Mercedes-Benz C 250 Coupe, Operator'S Manual

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i If the engine has been switched off, it
cannot be started again until the HOLD
function has been deactivated.
If there is a malfunction in the system or
power supply while the HOLD function is
activated, the
Brake immediately
message
is shown in the multifunction display.
Immediately depress the brake firmly until
the warning message in the multifunction
display goes out.
You can also shift the transmission to position
P. This deactivates the HOLD function.
RACE START
Important safety notes
i RACE START is only available in AMG
vehicles.
RACE START enables optimal acceleration
from a standing start. The precondition for
this is a suitable high-grip road surface.
G
WARNING
RACE START is only available when SPORT
handling mode is activated. SPORT handling
mode only stabilizes the vehicle to a limited
extent in the event of swerving or wheelspin.
RACE START should only be used on specially
designated roads. Always adapt your speed
and driving style to the prevailing road and
weather conditions.
Conditions for activation
RACE START can be activated when:
R
the doors are closed.
R
the engine is running and it has reached an
operating temperature of approximately
176 ‡ (80 †). This is the case when the
engine oil temperature in the multifunction
display stops flashing.
R
SPORT handling mode is activated.
(
Y
page 60)
R
the steering wheel is in the straight-ahead
position.
R
the vehicle is stationary and the brake
pedal is depressed (left foot).
R
the transmission is in position D.
Activating RACE START
X
Depress the brake pedal with your left foot,
and keep it depressed.
X
Turn the drive program selector clockwise
(
Y
page 132) until the RS lamp lights up.
The multifunction display shows the
RACE
START Confirm: Paddle UP Cancel:
Paddle DOWN
message.
i If the conditions for activation are no
longer fulfilled, RACE START is canceled.
The multifunction display shows the
RACE
START canceled
message.
X
To cancel: pull the left steering wheel shift
paddle (
Y
page 133).
or
X
To confirm: pull the right steering wheel
shift paddle (
Y
page 133).
The multifunction display shows the
RACE
START available Depress
accelerator
message.
i If you do not depress the accelerator
pedal fully within two seconds, RACE
START is canceled. The multifunction
display shows the
RACE START not
possible See Operator's Manual
message.
X
Depress the accelerator pedal fully.
The engine speed increases to
approximately 4000 rpm.
The multifunction display shows the
RACE
START Release brake to start
message.
i If you do not release the brake pedal
within seven seconds, RACE START is
canceled. The multifunction display shows
the
RACE START canceled
message.
X
Take your foot off the brake, but keep the
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle pulls away at maximum
acceleration.
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