2011 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 186

184 Driving systems HOLD function General information The HOLD function can assist the driver in the following situations: Rwhen Driving and parking X Start the engine. Sports tuning The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in sports mode ensures even better contact with the road. Select this mode when employing a sporty driving style, e.g. on winding country roads. Your selection remains stored until you switch off the engine. X Press button ;. Indicator lamp : lights up. Sports suspension tuning is selected. Depending on the engine output, the accelerator pedal is more responsive. On vehicles with automatic transmission, drive program S is selected. pulling away, especially on steep slopes Rwhen maneuvering on steep slopes Rwhen 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. Activation conditions You can activate the HOLD function if: vehicle is stationary. engine is running. Rthe driver's door is closed or if your seat belt is fastened. Rthe parking brake is not applied. Rthe hood is closed. Rthe transmission is in position D, R or N. RDISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated. Rthe Rthe Comfort tuning In comfort mode, the driving characteristics of your vehicle are more comfortable. Select this mode if you prefer a more comfortable driving style, but also when driving fast on straight roads, e.g. highways. X Press button ;. Indicator lamp : goes out. Comfortable suspension tuning is selected. On vehicles with automatic transmission, drive program C is selected. Activating the HOLD function X Make sure that the activation conditions are met. X Depress the brake pedal. X Quickly depress the brake pedal further until the HOLD display appears in the multifunction display. The HOLD function is activated. You can release the brake pedal.