Activation conditions
You can activate the HOLD function if:
• the vehicle is stationary.
• the engine is running.
• the driver's door is closed or your seat belt is fastened.
• the parking brake is not applied.
• the hood is closed.
• the transmission is in position D, R or N.
• DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
See also:
Driver's knee bag
Driver's knee bag 1 provides additional protection for the driver against:
knee injuries
thigh injuries
lower leg injuries
Driver's knee bag 1 deploys below the steering wheel. Du ...
Control panel for dual-zone climate control
Canada only
1 Sets the temperature, left
2 Defrosts the windshield
3 Switches the ZONE function on/off
4 Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification
Activates/deactivates the residu ...
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
- Vehicles for USA: fully depress the
accelerator pedal.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
- Vehicles for Canada: dep ...
