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:
Important safety notes
WARNING
Do not park this vehicle in areas where
combustible materials can come into contact
with the hot exhaust system. Do not park the
vehicle on dry grassland or harvested grain
fields. ...
Transmission positions
Park position
Do not shift the transmission into position P() unless the vehicle
is stationary. The parking lock should not be used as a brake when parking. In addition
to engaging the parking lo ...
BAS (Brake Assist System)
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section.
BAS operates in emergency braking
situations. If you depress the brake pedal
quickly, BAS automatically boosts the braking
force, thus ...
