Driving
Putting the vehicle in neutral (to allow it to
roll)
The hold function is generally activated automat-
ically on gradients when the vehicle is stationary.
The indicator lamp will light up.
To prevent the parking brake from being applied
automatically (e.g. in a tunnel car wash), proceed
as follows:
Important: The driver's door must be closed
and/or the driver's seat belt must be buckled.
The drive system must be switched on and trans-
mission position D or R or driving program S
must be selected.
Important: The vehicle must be stationary and
must be switched on. Press the brake pedal and
select transmission position N.
Depending on the situation, you may need to ac-
tivate the hold function yourself.
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Confirm the message on the MMI, or
Select: > Car > More > Ability to roll > Make
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vehicle able to roll after exit.
When you leave the vehicle, it will still be able
to roll.
To prevent the vehicle from rolling away again,
press the button.
To activate/deactivate the message display
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With the vehicle stationary, press and hold the
brake pedal.
Now increase the pressure on the brake pedal.
When appears, the vehicle is being held
automatically. You can now take your foot off
the brake pedal.
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when neutral (N) is selected, select: > Vehi-
cle > More > Ability to roll > Show pop-up in
position N.
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Press the accelerator pedal to drive off.
In certain situations, such as when parking on a
hill, the hold function is deactivated automatical-
ly to enable manoeuvring. If you want to activate
the hold function again, press the brake pedal
again more firmly.
WARNING
– Always ensure that the vehicle is stopped
properly and safely – risk of accident!
When the hold function is switched on, it stops
the vehicle from creeping forwards when you
take your foot off the brake pedal.
– If the parking brake is engaged, it may be re-
leased automatically if the accelerator pedal
is pressed. Take care when pressing the ac-
celerator pedal and always make sure that
position P is selected when you park the ve-
hicle – risk of accident!
WARNING
– The hold function cannot keep the vehicle
stationary in all conditions on a gradient
(e.g. if the road is slippery or icy). Always be
ready to apply the brakes when using the
hold function.
– If the electrical power supply fails, it is not
possible to apply the parking brake (if it was
released) or to release the parking brake (if
it was applied). Before leaving the vehicle,
secure it to prevent it from rolling away
ðpage 99. Seek professional assistance.
– Always ensure that the vehicle is stopped
properly and safely – risk of accident!
CAUTION
CAUTION
The parking brake must not be allowed to be
applied automatically in a tunnel car wash.
Make sure that the vehicle is free to roll. Do
not switch the vehicle off – risk of damage!
If you come to a standstill without pressing
the brake pedal on a steep road, the vehicle
may roll back slightly before the hold function
holds the vehicle. In this case, you should
press the brake pedal.
Using the hold function
Using the emergency braking function
This function can help you to move off easily, for
example at traffic lights, on inclines or in stop-
start traffic.
You should only use the emergency braking func-
tion in a real emergency, for example if the brake
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