Cool brake feature I didn't know about
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2012 ML 350 Bluetec
Cool brake feature I didn't know about
I guess I should read the manual but it only took me 5000 miles to accidentally stumble upon the brake hold feature. You just push the brake pedal down and hold it until the light appears. Push the gas or brake again to turn it off. It's really handy in traffic and at long stop lights.
#4
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2012 ML 350 Bluetec
#5
Super Member
And what tire air pressure does your gas cap door say? That is the one you want to go by, not the pillar readings which may be for full loads, not normal driving conditions.
#7
Junior Member
Trending Topics
#8
#9
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Australia
Posts: 625
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
3 Posts
X350d GLE500e 2017, ML350 BlueTec 2012(sold), A200 2013, ML350CDI 2009(sold), Aston Martin DB7 2003
Obviously the first two labels refer to maximum inflation pressures, whilst the third is for recommended pressures.
#10
Super Member
Almost feels like 2 different topics here. The brake hold feature is nice on a hill at a light. Even w/o activating it, still feels like it holds the brakes for a split second while moving from the brake to the gas pedal.
The dealer had my tires at 42psi. I dropped them down to 35-36 cold pressure.
The dealer had my tires at 42psi. I dropped them down to 35-36 cold pressure.
#11
Junior Member
I guess I should read the manual but it only took me 5000 miles to accidentally stumble upon the brake hold feature. You just push the brake pedal down and hold it until the light appears. Push the gas or brake again to turn it off. It's really handy in traffic and at long stop lights.
#12
Junior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Mississauga, ON
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
2012 ML350 BlueTEC; 2003 4Runner V6 Limited
I have the same problem when I got my car, can't get the HOLD to engage consistently. After a day or two, I learned that after a full stop, by releasing the brake pedal a bit (just a bit that the brake is still engage) and press it again to activate HOLD, works 100% all the time for me. You have to learn what works for you.
#13
I guess I should read the manual but it only took me 5000 miles to accidentally stumble upon the brake hold feature. You just push the brake pedal down and hold it until the light appears. Push the gas or brake again to turn it off. It's really handy in traffic and at long stop lights.
I did not know you can actually get a readout of the individual tire pressure too...
#14
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Lake Oswego, OR
Posts: 6,587
Received 1,177 Likes
on
846 Posts
2020 GLE 450; 2023 BMW M2 Coupe
I have the same problem when I got my car, can't get the HOLD to engage consistently. After a day or two, I learned that after a full stop, by releasing the brake pedal a bit (just a bit that the brake is still engage) and press it again to activate HOLD, works 100% all the time for me. You have to learn what works for you.
#15
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Australia
Posts: 625
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
3 Posts
X350d GLE500e 2017, ML350 BlueTec 2012(sold), A200 2013, ML350CDI 2009(sold), Aston Martin DB7 2003
Very interesting - seems the boys at MB really do think about these things! Just a few psi must make a difference.