Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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reaches about 3200 rpm (Golf GTI) or 4000 rpm (Golf R) and hold
it there.
Remove your left foot from the brake → . The vehicle will
accelerate from a stop at the maximum rate.
Once you have accelerated, switch ASR back on again!
Rapid acceleration can cause skidding and loss of traction,
especially on slippery roads, resulting in a loss of vehicle control,
collisions, and serious personal injury.
Only use the kick-down feature, Launch Control Program, or
fast acceleration if visibility, weather, road, and traffic
conditions permit and other drivers will not be endangered by
your driving and the vehicle's acceleration.
Always adapt your driving to the traffic flow.
Note that the drive wheels can spin and the vehicle can
swerve when ASR is switched off, especially when the road is
slippery.
Once you have accelerated, switch ASR back on again.
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