Mercedes-Benz EQS 2021, Operator'S Manual

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Lowering the vehicle
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Select t .
The indicator lamp goes out.
The vehicle is adjusted to the normal level.
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Use the normal level in trailer operation. High
level driving is not permitted in trailer opera-
tion on public roads.
RACE START
▌
Information on RACE START
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RACE START is only available for
Mercedes‑AMG vehicles.
RACE START enables optimal vehicle acceleration
from a standstill. For this, a suitably high-grip road
surface is required, the tyres and vehicle must
also be in good condition.
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RACE START may not be used on normal road
operation. RACE START must only be activa-
ted and used on dedicated race circuits, not
on public roads.
Read the safety notes and information on
ESP
®
(
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page 320).
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WARNING Risk of skidding and having an
accident from wheels spinning
If you use RACE START, depending on the
ESP
®
mode selected, there is an increased
risk of skidding and having an accident.
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Make sure that no persons or obstacles
are in the close vicinity of your vehicle.
RACE START with boost function
The boost function for the RACE START is availa-
ble only for vehicles with the AMG DYNAMIC
PLUS package (
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page 318).
If the activation conditions are fulfilled, the addi-
tional engine output is automatically added during
RACE START. In this case, the vehicle acceleration
from a standstill is even more dynamic.
▌ Activating RACE START
&
WARNING Risk of skidding and having an
accident from wheels spinning
If you use RACE START, depending on the
ESP
®
mode selected, there is an increased
risk of skidding and having an accident.
#
Make sure that no persons or obstacles
are in the close vicinity of your vehicle.
Requirements:
R
The vehicle is switched on and at normal oper-
ating temperature.
R
The state of charge of the high-voltage battery
is sufficient.
R
The driver's door is closed.
R
The front wheels are in a straight-ahead posi-
tion.
R
The vehicle is on level ground.
R
The vehicle is stationary, the brake pedal is
depressed (left foot) and the parking brake is
released.
R
The transmission is in position
h
.
R
One of the drive programs C or B is
selected (
/
page 277).
% RACE START may not be used on normal road
operation. RACE START must only be activa-
ted and used on dedicated race circuits, not
on public roads.
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