Driving
Controls
The indicator lamp lights up red, a sig‐
nal sounds and the brake lights light
up.
Overview
A Check Control message is displayed.
If the vehicle is slowed down to a speed of ap‐
prox. 2 mph/3 km/h the parking brake is set.
Releasing
With the ignition switched on:
Steptronic transmission: press the
switch while the brake is pressed or se‐
lector lever position P is set.
Automatic Hold
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
Safety information
WARNING
The parking brake is released.
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐
cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle
against rolling.
Automatic release in cars with
Steptronic transmission
For automatic release, step on the accelerator
pedal.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, observe the following:
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
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Set the parking brake.
The parking brake is automatically released
when you step on the accelerator under the
following conditions:
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
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Engine on.
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On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel
chock.◀
Drive mode engaged.
Driver buckled in and doors closed.
Under the following conditions, Automatic
Hold is automatically deactivated and the park‐
ing brake is set:
Automatic Hold
Concept
This system assists the driver by automatically
setting and releasing the brake, such as when
moving in stop-and-go traffic.
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The engine is switched off.
A door is opened and driver's safety belt is
unbuckled while the vehicle is stationary.
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The moving vehicle is brought to a stand‐
still using the parking brake.
The vehicle is automatically held in place when
it is stationary.
On inclines, the system prevents the vehicle
from rolling backward when driving off.
The indicator lamp switches from
green to red and the letters AUTO H go
out.
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