Mercedes-Benz C-Sedan 2015 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 198)

Information in the multifunction display
If Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot are acti-
vated but is not ready for a steering interven-
tion, steering wheel symbol : appears in
gray. If the system provides you with support
by means of steering interventions, sym-
bol : is shown in green.
Deactivating Steering Assist and Stop&Go
Pilot
X Press button ;.
Indicator lamp : goes out. The DTR+: DTR+:
Steering Assist. Off Steering Assist. Off message
appears in the multifunction display. Steer-
ing Assist and Stop&Go Pilot are deactiva-
ted.
When DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated, Steer-
ing Assist and Stop&Go Pilot are deactivated
automatically.
HOLD function
General notes
The HOLD function can assist the driver in the
following situations:
R
when pulling away, especially on steep
slopes
R when maneuvering on steep slopes
R when waiting in traffic
The vehicle is kept stationary without the
driver having to depress the brake pedal.
The braking effect is canceled and the HOLD
function deactivated when you depress the
accelerator pedal to pull away.
Important safety notes
G WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, it can still roll away
despite being braked by the HOLD function if:
R there is a malfunction in the system or in
the voltage supply.
R the HOLD function has been deactivated by
pressing the accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal, e.g. by a vehicle occupant.
R the electrical system in the engine com-
partment, the battery or the fuses have
been tampered with.
R the battery is disconnected
There is a risk of an accident.
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off
the HOLD function and secure the vehicle
against rolling away.
! If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function
is activated, the vehicle brakes automati-
cally in certain situations. To prevent dam-
age to the vehicle, deactivate DISTRONIC
PLUS and the HOLD function in the follow-
ing or other similar situations:
R
when towing the vehicle
R in the car wash
Activation conditions
You can activate the HOLD function if all of
the following conditions are fulfilled:
R the vehicle is stationary.
R the engine is running or if it has been auto-
matically switched off by the ECO start/
stop function.
R the driver's door is closed or your seat belt
is fastened.
R the electric parking brake is released.
R
the transmission is in position D, R or N.
R
DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
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