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Hill start assist
Hill start assist helps you when pulling away forwards or in reverse on an uphill gradient. It holds the vehicle for a short time after you have removed your foot from the brake pedal. This ...

BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Plus)
BAS PLUS is only available in vehicles equipped with DISTRONIC PLUS. Observe the "Important safety notes" section. At speeds above approximately 20 mph (30 km/h), BAS PLUS assists ...

Important safety notes
WARNING If you tow the vehicle, you must use a rigid towing bar if: - the engine is not running. - there is a brake system malfunction. - there is a malfunction in the power supply or the veh ...