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