Adjustable traction control is used to enhance
performance on a race track and is only activa‐
ted when ESP
®
is deactivated. You can adjust
the level of assistance from traction control and,
in doing so, adjust the balance between stability
and agility gradually while accelerating.
Traction control supports you only in metering
the engine output. As ESP
®
is deactivated, ESP
®
does not stabilize the vehicle if the vehicle starts
to skid.
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Deactivating ESP
®
and using adjustable trac‐
tion control requires a highly qualified and
experienced driver.
Adjustable traction control may not be used
on normal roads. Adjustable traction control
may only be activated and used on dedica‐
ted race circuits, not on public roads.
Be sure to observe the safety notes and
information on ESP
®
(
/
page 18).
Adjusting traction control
Requirements:
R
ESP
®
is deactivated. The
å
and ESP OFF
warning lamps light up in the instrument
cluster (
/
page 20).
You can adjust the level of assistance from trac‐
tion control and, in doing so, adjust the balance
between stability and agility gradually while
accelerating.
Take the following parameters into account:
R
current road conditions
R
type of tire used
R
road characteristics
R
tire condition, such as temperature or wear
R
personal driving style
Display button
1
shows the current traction
control level with an LED segment display.
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To increase or reduce the level of assistance
from traction control, turn control
2
clock‐
wise or counter-clockwise.
Display button
1
and the instrument cluster
show the set level.
If the display button shows level 1 with only
one LED segment lit up, traction control is
deactivated (OFF). If level 9 is shown and all
LED segments light up, traction control is
providing the maximum level of assistance
(ON).
If you activate ESP
®
, the level of assistance from
traction control is controlled automatically. Dis‐
play button
1
then shows the current drive pro‐
gram.
RACE START
Function of RACE START
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RACE START is available only for
Mercedes‑AMG C 63 and C 63 S models.
RACE START enables optimal vehicle accelera‐
tion from a standstill. For this, a suitably high-
Driving and parking
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