Mercedes-Benz 2009 CLS 550, Operator'S Manual

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Control system
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RACETIMER
G
Warning!
The RACETIMER feature is only for use on
roads and in conditions where high speed
driving is permitted. Racing on public roads
is prohibited under all circumstances and
the driver is and must always remain
responsible for following posted speed lim-
its.
The RACETIMER allows you to time and save
driving stretches.
X Press button
è
or
ÿ
repeatedly until
the AMG menu appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
X
Press button
j
repeatedly until the
RACETIMER appears in the multifunction
display.
1
Gear indicator
2
RACETIMER
3
Lap number
You can start the RACETIMER when the
engine is running or the starter switch is in
position
2 (
Y
page 83).
While the RACETIMER is being displayed, you
cannot adjust the audio volume using buttons
æ
or
ç
.
X
Starting: Press button
æ
.
X Displaying intermediate time: Press but-
ton
ç
while the timer is running.
The intermediate time is shown for 5 sec-
onds.
X
Stopping: Press button
æ
.
When you stop the vehicle and turn the
SmartKey to position
1 (
Y
page 83) or, in
vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, turn off the
engine and do not open the driver’s door, the
RACETIMER stops timing. Timing is resumed
when you switch the ignition back on or
restart the engine and then press the
æ
button.
Saving lap time and starting a new lap
You can save up to nine laps.
X
Press button
ç
while the timer is run-
ning.
The intermediate time will be shown for
5 seconds.
X Press button
ç
within 5 seconds.
The intermediate time shown will be saved
as a lap time.
The RACETIMER begins timing the new lap.
The new lap begins to be timed as soon as
the intermediate time is called up.
1
Gear indicator
2
RACETIMER
3
Best lap time
4
Lap number
Controls in detail