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:
Active safety: New assistance for drivers
Avoiding accidents and reducing the consequences of accidents: this is the
comprehensive approach adopted by Mercedes-Benz in its safety research and
referred to collectively by the company as &qu ...
Important safety notes
Cruise control maintains a constant road
speed for you. It brakes automatically in order
to avoid exceeding the set speed. On long and
steep downhill gradients, especially if the
vehicle is la ...
EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section.
EBD monitors and controls the brake
pressure on the rear wheels to improve
driving stability while braking.
WARNING
If EBD has malfu ...