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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