arrow N, until selector lever position N is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
A Check Control message is displayed.
4.
Release Start/Stop button and selector lever.
5.
Release the brake.
6.
Maneuver the vehicle from the danger area
and secure it against moving on its own.
Additional information:
Tow-starting/towing, refer to page
.
Launch Control
Concept
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration
on surfaces with good traction under dry sur‐
rounding conditions.
General information
The use of Launch Control causes premature
component wear since this function represents a
very heavy load for the vehicle.
Do not use Launch Control during the break-in
period.
Do not steer the steering wheel when driving off
with Launch Control.
Additional information:
Breaking-in period, refer to page
.
Functional requirement
Launch Control is available when the engine is at
operating temperature. The engine is at operat‐
ing temperature after an uninterrupted trip of at
least 6 miles/10 km.
Start with launch control
1.
Switch on drive-ready state.
2.
Press the button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instrument
cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF
lights up.
3.
Engage selector lever position S.
4.
With the left foot, forcefully press down on
the brake.
5.
Press and hold down the accelerator pedal
beyond the resistance point at the full throttle
position, kickdown.
A flag symbol is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
6.
The starting engine speed adjusts. Wait
briefly until the engine speed is constant.
Keep accelerator pedal in this position.
7.
Release the brake within 3 seconds after the
flag symbol illuminates.
The vehicle accelerates.
Upshifting occurs automatically as long as the
flag symbol is displayed and the accelerator
pedal is not released.
Repeated use during a trip
After Launch Control has been used, the trans‐
mission must cool down for approx. 5 minutes
before Launch Control can be used again.
Launch Control adjusts to the surrounding con‐
ditions, when used again.
After using Launch Control
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC Dy‐
namic Stability Control again as soon as possible.
System limits
An experienced driver may be able to achieve
better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.
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