"HOLD" function...NOT!!!

hofb99 · 05-20-2012, 07:59 PM

Okay, as my sig denotes, I own a 2012 E350 4Matic. Never gave any thought to this, but I can't seem to get the simple "HOLD" function to work when pressing the brake @ a stop (hasn't worked once since driving it off the sales lot). I guess in all the excitement of purchasing this beautiful vehicle, I simply dismissed it as "...maybe it's not a feature w/ the 2012 MY...", but after reviewing the owner's manual (and following the instructions to a tee) and calling mbrace while in the car (again w/ no success), it just doesn't work.

So has anyone else out there w/ a 2012 (or possibly other MYs) experience any problems w/ the "HOLD" brake feature? Any input/help would be greatly appreciated!

To remove this ad, register today or login if you already are registered!

dfordham · 05-20-2012, 08:06 PM

Once you are at a complete stop, press the brake pedal hard, not necessarily fast, just hard. A "HOLD" indicator will come on in the instrument cluster.

It requires a little technique, but if this doesn't work take it in for repair. It's a nice feature.

Regards,
Don

listerone · 05-20-2012, 10:13 PM

Yup,when you're stopped press the brake pedal firmly and it will engage.Works for me every time...no problem.

BM2BZ · 05-20-2012, 10:20 PM

like what don said, no need fast. but in my experience, no need that hard neither. at a complete stop, press the brake pedal as usual then press in a little further. if you still have problems after numerous times, you might want to take it to the dealer. could be some problems.

instantfob · 05-21-2012, 02:52 AM

"HOLD" can be triggered on flat / downhill situation.

If you are stopped at an incline .. your car automatically engages hill-hold.

axhoaxho · 05-21-2012, 03:36 AM

I have a 2012 E350. I use the Hold function all the time, and I enjoy this function very much.

To engage it, without better words...

- Let's say my car is at a full stop on a flat road, and my right foot is on the brake pedal.

- The brake pedal should be at, just as an example here, about 3/10 of its travel.

- Without releasing my right foot; I then 'jab' my right foot down with a quick motion to depress the brake pedal further, from its 3/10 to 8/10.

- At this moment, the hold function should be engaged automatically, and the word 'Hold' should be displayed on the dash.

- Then, if I release my foot from the brake pedal, the car should be in Hold mode.

Try to find a clear and safe flat road to practice it a little. It might take a few practices to get it. Once we get it, it would become natural.

Hope it helps,

With best regards,

leapingpoint · 05-21-2012, 07:11 AM

Hold function has been around for some years, my 2004 W211 has it and still works. If u can't get it to work, it is better take it to a dealer... either have them show u or get it fixed. It's a bit like riding bicycles, hard to explain via words, but yeah, what people have said above.

Arrie · 05-21-2012, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by instantfob

"HOLD" can be triggered on flat / downhill situation.

If you are stopped at an incline .. your car automatically engages hill-hold.

Be careful with hill hold. It only holds about a second and a half after you release the brake.

BenzMan369 · 05-21-2012, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by instantfob

"HOLD" can be triggered on flat / downhill situation.

If you are stopped at an incline .. your car automatically engages hill-hold.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arrie

Be careful with hill hold. It only holds about a second and a half after you release the brake.

An important distinction is being made here.

It's true that the hill hold feature will engage automatically with the driver doing nothing, but unless you deliberately set it by firmly depressing the brake and causing the HOLD light in the display to come on, when you remove your foot from the brake the function will disengage after a very short period designed to allow you to get your foot from the brake to the accelerator without coasting backwards.

With the hold function deliberately actuated by the driver, the car will remain stationary indefinitely, until you depress the accelerator.

MB refers to these two operations separately. The short, automatically engaged hold function is called "Hill Start Assist," while the deliberately driver-actuated permanent hold function is in fact called "Hold Function."

ttoE550 · 05-21-2012, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenzMan369

With the hold function deliberately actuated by the driver, the car will remain stationary indefinitely, until you depress the accelerator.

Another poster, I think K-A, says that his car automatically went into P after a longish time of having the hold function activated.

BenzMan369 · 05-21-2012, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ttoE550

Another poster, I think K-A, says that his car automatically went into P after a longish time of having the hold function activated.

Thanks for the info.

Geez, by that time the guy behind you on the hill may have worn his battery down blowing the horn - or may have shot you.

ttoE550 · 05-21-2012, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenzMan369

Thanks for the info.

Geez, by that time the guy behind you on the hill may have worn his battery down blowing the horn - or may have shot you.

I use the hold function at stoplights when I want a very quick getaway. It is awesome, and the car seems to start in 1st even without the Sport mode. It would be embarrassing though if the car went into park and I was sitting there revving my engine!

chrisvr6 · 05-21-2012, 01:09 PM

Quick jab on brake while barely holding brake enough to hold car.

hyperion667 · 05-21-2012, 03:17 PM

+1 on the quick jab.......and it's an awesome feature too; use it often

mnje350 · 05-21-2012, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hyperion667

+1 on the quick jab.......and it's an awesome feature too; use it often

Off topic but I can't help but say all of the pix that Hype has on his posts are awesome.

BM2BZ · 05-21-2012, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mnje350

Off topic but I can't help but say all of the pix that Hype has on his posts are awesome.

this is the thread for all his crazy nice pics: W212 Pix for the W212 board

hyperion667 · 05-21-2012, 08:11 PM

many thanx you guys!!!
always up for picture viewing

troymir350 · 05-21-2012, 11:00 PM

Had no idea this existed. Have had 5 MBs and I guess this is a reason to read!

Tried it tonight and worked as noted. Makes we want to find a traffic jam.

hofb99 · 05-22-2012, 11:34 PM

It worked!!! Thanks for EVERYONE'S input...it really helped! Especially axhoaxho, chrisvr6, and hyperion667 for the "quick jab" reference... So my last ditch effort before hauling the E to the dealer, I thought to myself, "hmm...didn't really try the quick jab approach"; was really only pressing "long and hard". So, just went out and "jabbed" just a bit, keeping axhoaxho's "3/10 to 8/10" in mind, and got it to work and now I get it everytime!

REALLY nifty feature! The advantages of forum membership! Who needs mbrace??? What can I say, you guys are AWESOME!!! Wifey's gonna love this!

(did I get enough of them in?!! lol)

EDIT: was thinking M-B should include this as one of their training videos on their site! But, then again, seems I'm the only goofball that wasn't able to figure it out...

--thanks again fellas!

axhoaxho · 05-23-2012, 03:41 AM

Good to hear! Enjoy your car

BM2BZ · 05-23-2012, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hofb99

It worked!!! Thanks for EVERYONE'S input...it really helped! Especially axhoaxho, chrisvr6, and hyperion667 for the "quick jab" reference... So my last ditch effort before hauling the E to the dealer, I thought to myself, "hmm...didn't really try the quick jab approach"; was really only pressing "long and hard". So, just went out and "jabbed" just a bit, keeping axhoaxho's "3/10 to 8/10" in mind, and got it to work and now I get it everytime!

REALLY nifty feature! The advantages of forum membership! Who needs mbrace??? What can I say, you guys are AWESOME!!! Wifey's gonna love this!

(did I get enough of them in?!! lol)

EDIT: was thinking M-B should include this as one of their training videos on their site! But, then again, seems I'm the only goofball that wasn't able to figure it out...

--thanks again fellas!

it is on their site but you were probably too excited about your new ride and didn't pay close attention. here is the video:

http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/owners...007c184335RCRD

BenzV12 · 05-23-2012, 05:09 AM

I apreciate your feedback , kudos to you . I think BM2BZ is right with his statement you should be too excited about your new ride lol

Manual also states that , I am also learning some hidden cool features of this car as I drive it

BM2BZ · 05-23-2012, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenzV12

I apreciate your feedback , kudos to you . I think BM2BZ is right with his statement you should be too excited about your new ride lol

Manual also states that , I am also learning some hidden cool features of this car as I drive it

hidden features

? please tell me where is the eject seat button

.

BenzV12 · 05-23-2012, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BM2BZ

hidden features

? please tell me where is the eject seat button

.

LOL, this sounds like JB car and I think you need to drive Aston to get one of these buttons

hyperion667 · 05-23-2012, 03:49 PM

haha, the DB5 right? from Goldfinger

05-20-2012, 08:06 PM	#2
dfordham Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 426 Drives: E350	Once you are at a complete stop, press the brake pedal hard, not necessarily fast, just hard. A "HOLD" indicator will come on in the instrument cluster. It requires a little technique, but if this doesn't work take it in for repair. It's a nice feature. Regards, Don __________________

05-20-2012, 10:13 PM	#3
listerone Super Member 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 950 Drives: 2011 E350 Bluetec	Yup,when you're stopped press the brake pedal firmly and it will engage.Works for me every time...no problem. __________________ Currently:2011 E350 Bluetec / Palladium Silver / P1 / Distronic / Parktronic Formerly :2009 BMW 335 diesel / Nav /iDrive / Sirius / HD radio

05-21-2012, 03:36 AM	#6
axhoaxho Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 185	I have a 2012 E350. I use the Hold function all the time, and I enjoy this function very much. To engage it, without better words... - Let's say my car is at a full stop on a flat road, and my right foot is on the brake pedal. - The brake pedal should be at, just as an example here, about 3/10 of its travel. - Without releasing my right foot; I then 'jab' my right foot down with a quick motion to depress the brake pedal further, from its 3/10 to 8/10. - At this moment, the hold function should be engaged automatically, and the word 'Hold' should be displayed on the dash. - Then, if I release my foot from the brake pedal, the car should be in Hold mode. Try to find a clear and safe flat road to practice it a little. It might take a few practices to get it. Once we get it, it would become natural. Hope it helps, With best regards, Last edited by axhoaxho; 05-21-2012 at 03:42 PM.

05-21-2012, 07:11 AM	#7
leapingpoint Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 231 Drives: E-class	Hold function has been around for some years, my 2004 W211 has it and still works. If u can't get it to work, it is better take it to a dealer... either have them show u or get it fixed. It's a bit like riding bicycles, hard to explain via words, but yeah, what people have said above. __________________ Ｒ①③⑤ └┼┼┤ ..②④⑥ Mercedes-Benz now in garage: 2010 Mercedes-Benz W212 E200 CGI 2004 Mercedes-Benz W211 E240 Mercedes-Benz owned: 1999 Mercedes-Benz W140 S320 LWB 1992 Mercedes-Benz W124 260E

05-21-2012, 03:17 PM	#14
hyperion667 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,041 Drives: 2011 E5504M, 2012 CLS63P30, 2007 997 TT	+1 on the quick jab.......and it's an awesome feature too; use it often __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=0kQ73UgGIRU new COB coming soon!!!!!!!!!

05-20-2012, 10:20 PM	#4
BM2BZ MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Paradise Posts: 2,104 Drives: w212 E550	like what don said, no need fast. but in my experience, no need that hard neither. at a complete stop, press the brake pedal as usual then press in a little further. if you still have problems after numerous times, you might want to take it to the dealer. could be some problems.

05-21-2012, 02:52 AM	#5
instantfob Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 50 Drives: '12 E350 BTC, '13 BMW ActiveHybrid5	"HOLD" can be triggered on flat / downhill situation. If you are stopped at an incline .. your car automatically engages hill-hold.

05-21-2012, 01:09 PM	#13
chrisvr6 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 343 Drives: lexus gx470	Quick jab on brake while barely holding brake enough to hold car.

05-21-2012, 08:11 PM	#17
hyperion667 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,041 Drives: 2011 E5504M, 2012 CLS63P30, 2007 997 TT	many thanx you guys!!! always up for picture viewing __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=0kQ73UgGIRU new COB coming soon!!!!!!!!!

05-21-2012, 11:00 PM	#18
troymir350 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 287 Drives: '08 R350(Gone); '10 ML350 BTEC(Gone); '11 GL450(Gone twice!); '12 E350 BTEC	Had no idea this existed. Have had 5 MBs and I guess this is a reason to read! Tried it tonight and worked as noted. Makes we want to find a traffic jam.

05-22-2012, 11:34 PM	#19
hofb99 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 204 Drives: 2012 E350W4	It worked!!! Thanks for EVERYONE'S input...it really helped! Especially axhoaxho, chrisvr6, and hyperion667 for the "quick jab" reference... So my last ditch effort before hauling the E to the dealer, I thought to myself, "hmm...didn't really try the quick jab approach"; was really only pressing "long and hard". So, just went out and "jabbed" just a bit, keeping axhoaxho's "3/10 to 8/10" in mind, and got it to work and now I get it everytime! REALLY nifty feature! The advantages of forum membership! Who needs mbrace??? What can I say, you guys are AWESOME!!! Wifey's gonna love this! (did I get enough of them in?!! lol) EDIT: was thinking M-B should include this as one of their training videos on their site! But, then again, seems I'm the only goofball that wasn't able to figure it out... --thanks again fellas! __________________ 2012 E350 4Matic Sport > P1 : Black/Almond MB-Tex/Burl Wood : Rear Spoiler : Rear Split/Folds : Comfort Box (wifey's fav!) : 35% Tint ~~~~~~~~~ + Infamous "HOLD" feature (lol) ~~~~~~~~~ Last edited by hofb99; 05-22-2012 at 11:50 PM.

05-23-2012, 03:41 AM	#20
axhoaxho Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 185	Good to hear! Enjoy your car

05-23-2012, 05:09 AM	#22
BenzV12 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,465 Drives: 2012 W212 E250,2014 C117 CLA45 on horizon	I apreciate your feedback , kudos to you . I think BM2BZ is right with his statement you should be too excited about your new ride lol Manual also states that , I am also learning some hidden cool features of this car as I drive it __________________ *Colleen Riley is the best female vocalist* 1 thing 2 say 3 Days Grace 4 ever Eicoot Quit The Job Alex De Souza Is A Legend

05-23-2012, 03:49 PM	#25
hyperion667 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,041 Drives: 2011 E5504M, 2012 CLS63P30, 2007 997 TT	haha, the DB5 right? from Goldfinger __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=0kQ73UgGIRU new COB coming soon!!!!!!!!!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread: