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Driving
Controls
4.
Insert allen wrench into the opening,
arrow
1
.
5.
Rotate allen wrench until it reaches the
stop, arrow
2
. The parking lock is unlocked.
Do not turn allen wrench in the oppo-
site direction; otherwise, you may
damage the mechanism.
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6.
Remove allen wrench from the opening.
After parking the vehicle, lock the parking
lock again. Otherwise, there is a danger
that the vehicle will roll.
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Locking
1.
Press the button, see arrow.
The parking lock is locked again.
2.
Replace cover again.
3.
Clip the selector lever sleeve back into
place.
4.
Forcefully apply the parking brake.
Jump-starting and towing, starting on
page
275
.
Launch Control
Launch Control enables an optimum accelera-
tion when starting off on a road surface with
good traction.
Do not use Launch Control too often; oth-
erwise, the powerful stresses on the vehi-
cle will lead to premature component wear.
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Launch Control is available when the engine is
at operating temperature, i.e. after driving con-
tinuously for approx. 6.2 miles/10 km.
1.
With the engine running, step on the brake
with your left foot.
2.
Activate Dynamic Traction Control DTC,
refer to page
96
.
3.
Activate Driving dynamics control, refer to
page
68
.
4.
With the vehicle stationary, activate the
manual mode and select 1
st
gear.
5.
With your right foot, push the accelerator
pedal past the resistance point. The engine
speed for pulling away is adjusted. A flag
symbol appears in the instrument cluster.
6.
When you release the brake pedal, the vehi-
cle accelerates. Keep the accelerator pedal
floored.
7.
The upshifting occurs automatically as long
as you keep the accelerator pedal pressed
past the resistance point.
Launch Control will be ready for use again after
you drive a certain distance.
Launch Control is not available for use during
the break-in phase, refer to page
136
.
To maintain driving stability, keep DSC
activated whenever possible.
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