2010 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 344

342 Driving systems HOLD function The HOLD function can assist you Rwhen driving off, especially on steep slopes Rwhen Rwhen Activating HOLD X maneuvering on steep slopes waiting in traffic Controls in detail The vehicle is kept stationary without the driver having to depress the brake pedal. Upon depressing the accelerator pedal, the braking effect is canceled and the HOLD function is deactivated. Make sure the activation conditions are met. X Depress the brake pedal. X Continue to depress the brake pedal with increased pedal pressure until the message HOLD appears in the multifunction display. The HOLD function is activated. You can now release the brake pedal. G Warning! HYBRID vehicles: It is imperative that you read the HYBRID Supplemental Operating Instructions included in your vehicle literature portfolio. You may otherwise not receive all necessary safety information and warning for the operation of your vehicle. Activation conditions You can activate the HOLD function when Rthe Rthe HOLD function activated vehicle is stationary engine is running i The brake pedal does not return to the rest position completely while the HOLD function is activated. i If the HOLD function is not activated when depressing the brake pedal, wait briefly and repeat the above steps. G Warning! The vehicle's brakes are applied when the HOLD function is activated. Therefore, deactivate the HOLD function, for example, when the vehicle is pulled through an automatic car wash or being towed. Ryour Rthe Rthe Rthe seat belt is fastened or the driver's door is closed electronic parking brake is released hood is closed automatic transmission is in neutral position N, drive position D, or reverse gear R When the automatic transmission is in reverse gear R, the trunk lid must be closed. DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated (Y page 338). Rthe Deactivating HOLD The HOLD function is switched off when Ryou depress the accelerator pedal with the automatic transmission in drive position D or reverse gear R shift the automatic transmission into park position P Ryou