Driving
Automatically engaging and disengaging
the Auto Hold function
If the Auto Hold function was switched on via
the
button before switching the ignition
off, the function will remain on the following
time the ignition is switched on.
If the Auto Hold function was not switched
on, it will automatically remain off next time
the ignition is engaged.
The Auto Hold function connects auto-
matically if the following conditions are
met (all points must be met at the same
time
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The vehicle is kept stationary with the
brake pedal on a flat surface or on a
slope.
The engine rotates “correctly”.
The Auto Hold function is automatically
turned off if the following conditions are
met:
If any of the conditions mentioned on
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page 247, Conditions for keeping
the vehicle stationary with the Au-
to Hold function are no longer met.
If the engine is running irregularly or an
anomaly is detected.
If the engine is turned off or stalls.
If the accelerator is pressed
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If any of the tyres has only minimal con-
tact with the ground, e.g. in the case of
axle articulation.
WARNING
The smart technology incorporated into
the Auto Hold function cannot defy the
laws of physics; it only works within the lim-
its of the system. The greater convenience
provided by the Auto Hold function should
never tempt you to take any risk that may
compromise safety.
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Never leave the vehicle running and with
the Auto Hold function switched on.
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The Auto Hold function cannot always
keep the vehicle stationary uphill or down-
hill or stop it sufficiently, for example, on
slippery or frozen surfaces.
Note
Before entering a car wash, always switch
off the Auto Hold function, because if the
electronic parking brake is automatically
connected, it may cause damage.
5.
Stabilisation and brake assis-
tance systems
Control lamps
It lights up
Fault in the ESC or ABS, or disconnection caused by
the system.
The ESC works in combination with the ABS. If the ABS
fails, the lamp also lights up.
Flashes
ESC or ASR activated.
It lights up
ESC manually deactivated.
Or: ESC in Sport mode
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It lights up
ABS faulty or does not work.
The control lamps light up together when
the ignition is switched on and should turn
off after approximately 2 seconds. This is the
time taken for the function check.
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