Automatic braking when stationary
Automatic brake when stationary (Auto hold) means that the driver can release the brake pedal while maintaining braking effect when the car has stopped at traffic lights or a junction.
When the car has stopped, the brakes are activated automatically. The function can use either foot brake or parking brake to hold the car stationary and it works on all gradients. When driving off, the brakes are released automatically if the driver is wearing the seatbelt and/or the driver's door is closed.
Note
When braking to a standstill on an uphill or downhill slope, the brake pedal should be depressed a little harder before being released to ensure the car does not roll.
The parking brake is activated if
- the car is switched off
- the driver's door is opened
- the driver's seatbelt is unbuckled
- the car has been stationary for a longer time (5-10 minutes).
Auto hold can also change over to the parking brake in other situations.
Symbols in the driver display
| Symbol | Specification |
|---|---|
 | The symbol is illuminated when the function uses the foot brake to keep the car stationary. |
 | The symbol is illuminated when the function uses the parking brake to keep the car stationary. |