Starting and driving › Auto Hold automatic holding function 155
Automatic switching on, after switching off the ig-
nition
For vehicles with manual transmission, the parking
brake is automatically switched on after switching
off the ignition.
Noise when using the parking brake
Noise when using the parking brake is normal. This is
not a defect.
The 12 volt vehicle battery is discharged, the park-
ing brake cannot be switched off
The function is activated or deactivated as follows in
the Infotainment system.
Connect the 12 volt vehicle battery to a power
source, such as the 12 volt vehicle battery of an-
other vehicle.
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Outside
.
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By moving your finger sideways, choose the screen
with the menu item Brakes
.
Emergency braking in case of faulty brake
system
Select Brakes menu item and activate or deactivate
the function.
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Switching on
NOTICE
Danger of damage to vehicle!
Pull the button
hold it.
and
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Switch off the parking brake in situations when it is
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necessary to roll the vehicle.
The vehicle starts to
brake sharply and an
acoustic signal is soun-
ded.
Automatic shut-off
The parking brake switches off automatically when
starting up.
If automatic switch-off is to be prevented, e.g. when
starting off on a slope, keep the button
pulled.
Conditions for automatic shutting down
✓ Driver's door is closed, in some cases, the driver's
Switching off
seat belt is also fastened
Release the button
.
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Manual shut-down
Or:
With the ignition
Depress the accelerator pedal.
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switched on, press the
brake pedal and at the
same time push the
button.
Auto Hold automatic holding function
Usage
Auto Hold automatically secures the vehicle from
rolling away when stopped.
Functionality
Troubleshooting
Parking brake error
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
Auto Hold is not able to stop the vehicle under all cir-
cumstances, such as on slippery ground, or on gradi-
ents.
illuminates
Message regarding a parking brake error
Secure and release the vehicle
With Stop, the vehicle is automatically secured us-
Seek the help of a specialist garage.
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ing Auto Hold.
cluster. The brake pedal can be released.
lights up in the instrument
Parking on a steep slope
flashes
With Start, the vehicle is automatically released us-
ing Auto Hold.
Notification regarding parking position on a steep
slope
Automatic protection from the parking brake
Under certain circumstances, the vehicle can be se-
cured using the parking brake.
strument cluster.
Go to another parking spot where there is less of a
slope.
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lights up in the in-
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