in front on the edge of the road because of
its narrow width. The distance to the vehicle
in front will be too short.
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Obstacles and stationary vehicles: Active
Distance Assist DISTRONIC does not brake
for obstacles or stationary vehicles. If, for
example, the detected vehicle turns a cor-
ner and an obstacle or stationary vehicle is
revealed, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
will not brake for them.
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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC may mis-
takenly detect vehicles that are crossing
your lane. If you activate Active Distance
Assist DISTRONIC under the following condi-
tions, the vehicle could pull away uninten-
tionally:
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at traffic lights with crossing traffic, for
example
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if there is a vehicle in front, after a cross-
ing, with the HOLD function activated
In such situations, brake if necessary. Active
Distance Assist DISTRONIC will then be deacti-
vated.
HOLD function
General notes
The HOLD function can assist the driver in the
following situations:
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When pulling away, especially on steep
slopes
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When maneuvering on steep slopes
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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.
Important safety notes
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WARNING
If the vehicle is only braked using the HOLD
function, the vehicle may roll away in the fol-
lowing situations when you leave the vehi-
cle:
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if there is a malfunction in the system or
in the voltage supply
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if the HOLD function is deactivated by
depressing the accelerator pedal or brake
pedal, e.g. by a vehicle occupant
There is a risk of an accident.
Always deactivate the HOLD function and
secure the vehicle against rolling away
before you leave it.
!
When Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
or the HOLD function is activated, the vehi-
cle brakes automatically in certain situa-
tions.
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and the
HOLD function in the following or similar sit-
uations:
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when towing the vehicle
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in the car wash
Deactivate the HOLD function (
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page 166).
Activation conditions
You can activate the HOLD function if:
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the vehicle is stationary
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the engine is running or if it has been auto-
matically switched off by the ECO start/
stop function
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the driver's door is closed or your seat belt
is fastened
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the electric parking brake is released
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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deacti-
vated
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the transmission is in position
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or
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on vehicles with automatic transmission
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