Activation conditions
You can activate the HOLD function if:
• the vehicle is stationary.
• the driver's door is closed or your seat belt is fastened.
• the electric parking brake is released.
• the hood is closed.
• the transmission is in position R, N or D.
The trunk lid must be closed in position R.
• DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
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General notes
If you cannot lock or unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey, either the battery
in the SmartKey is discharged, the SmartKey is faulty or the starter battery is
discharged.
Check the battery in ...
Rolling with the engine switched off
WARNING
There is no power assistance for the steering and the brake when the engine is
not running.
Steering and braking requires significantly more effort and you could lose control
of the ...
