message in the multi-function display goes
out. On vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion*, you can also select P. This deactivates
the HOLD function.
RACE START (E 63 AMG)
RACE START enables optimal acceleration
from a standing start with suitable high-grip
road surface conditions.
G
Risk of accident
RACE START is only available when ESP
®
Sports mode is activated. ESP
®
Sport stabil-
ises the vehicle in a limited manner if the vehi-
cle starts to skid or when a wheel is spinning.
RACE START should only be used on closed
off circuits. Always adapt your driving style to
suit the prevailing road and weather condi-
tions.
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
80 †. This is the case when the engine oil
temperature lamp in the multi-function dis-
play stops flashing.
R
ESP
®
Sport is activated (
Y
page 62)
R
the steering wheel is in the straight-ahead
position
R
the vehicle is at rest 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 program selector switch clock-
wise (
Y
page 116), until the RS lamp lights
up.
The multi-function display shows the
RACE
START Confirm: Paddle UP Cancel:
Paddle DOWN
message.
i
If the conditions for activation are no lon-
ger fulfilled, RACE START is cancelled. The
multi-function display shows the
RACE
START cancelled
message.
X
To cancel: pull the left paddle
(
Y
page 114).
or
X
To confirm: pull the right paddle
(
Y
page 114).
The multi-function display shows the
RACE
START available Depress accelera‐
tor
message.
i
If you do not depress the accelerator
pedal fully within two seconds, RACE
START is cancelled. The multi-function dis-
play shows the
RACE START not possi‐
ble See Owner's Manual
message.
X
Depress the accelerator pedal fully.
The engine speed rises to approximately
4,000 rpm.
The multi-function display shows the
RACE
START Release brake to start
mes-
sage.
i
If you do not release the brake pedal
within seven seconds, RACE START is can-
celled. The multi-function display shows
the
RACE START cancelled
message.
X
Take your foot off the brake, but keep the
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle pulls away at maximum accel-
eration.
The multi-function display shows the
RACE
START active
message.
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