Activating/deactivating PRE-SAFE® Brake

PRE-SAFE® Brake is only available in vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS.

– Press the button on the or steering wheel to select the DriveAssist button on the steering wheel to select the DriveAssist menu.
– Press to select PRE-SAFE or Brake. to select PRE-SAFE Brake.
– Press The current selection is displayed..
The current selection is displayed.
– To activate/deactivate: press again. again.

When PRE-SAFE® Brake is activated, the multifunction display shows the function is not activated. symbol as long as the HOLD function is not activated.
Vehicles with Active Parking Assist: if PARKTRONIC is activated and you are driving at a speed under 22 mph (35 km/h), the Active Parking Assist symbol will be displayed Active Parking Assist symbol will be displayed instead of the Activating/deactivating ATTENTION symbol.

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