Driving and parking, Driving systems – Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2014 Owners Manual User Manual
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X
Make sure that Blind Spot Assist is
activated in the on-board computer
(
Y
page 213).
X
Turn the SmartKey to position
2 (
Y
page 139) in the ignition lock.
Warning lamps : in the exterior mirrors
light up red for approximately
1.5 seconds and then turn yellow.
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.
i
Do not use the HOLD function when
driving off-road, on steep uphill or downhill
gradients or on slippery or loose surfaces.
The HOLD function cannot hold the vehicle
on such surfaces.
Activation conditions
You can activate the HOLD function if:
R
the vehicle is stationary.
R
the engine is running or it has been
switched off by the ECO start/stop
function (AMG vehicles).
R
the engine is running.
R
the driver's door is closed or your seat belt
is fastened.
R
the transmission is in position D, R or N.
R
DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
Activating the HOLD function
The vehicle's brakes are applied when the
HOLD function is activated. For this reason,
deactivate the HOLD function while in the car
wash or while towing.
X
Make sure that the activation conditions
are met.
X
Depress the brake pedal.
X
Quickly depress the brake pedal further
until ë appears in the multifunction
display.
The HOLD function is activated. You can
release the brake pedal.
i
If depressing the brake pedal the first
time does not activate the HOLD function,
wait briefly and then try again.
Deactivating the HOLD function
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
compartment, 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.
The HOLD function is deactivated
automatically if:
R
you accelerate and the transmission is in
position D or R.
R
you shift the transmission to position P.
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