X
To cancel: pull the left steering wheel gear-
shift paddle (
Y
page 161).
or
X
To confirm: pull the right steering wheel
gearshift paddle (
Y
page 161).
The
RACE START available Depress
RACE START available Depress
accelerator
accelerator
message appears in the multi-
function display.
i
If you do not depress the accelerator pedal
within a few seconds, RACE START is cancel-
led. The multifunction display shows the
RACE START cancelled
RACE START cancelled
message.
X
Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
The engine speed increases.
The
RACE
RACE START
START Release
Release brake
brake to
to start
start
message appears in the multifunction display.
i
If the brake pedal is not released after a
short while, RACE START is cancelled. The
multifunction display shows the
RACE
RACE START
START
cancelled
cancelled
message.
X
Take your foot off the brake, but keep the
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle pulls away at maximum acceler-
ation.
The
RACE
RACE START
START active
active
message appears in
the multifunction display.
RACE START is deactivated when the vehicle
reaches a speed of approximately 50 km/h.
RACE START is deactivated immediately if you
release the accelerator pedal during RACE
START or if any of the activation conditions are
no longer fulfilled. The
RACE START not pos‐
RACE START not pos‐
sible See Owner’s Manual
sible See Owner’s Manual
or
RACE START
RACE START
cancelled
cancelled
message appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
i
After using it several times in short succes-
sion, RACE START will be unavailable until a
certain distance has been driven.
AMG RIDE CONTROL
General notes
The electronically controlled damping system
works continuously. This improves driving
safety and ride comfort.
The damping is adjusted individually to each
wheel and depends on:
R
your driving style, e.g. sporty
R
the road surface condition, e.g. bumps
R
your individual selection of Sport or Comfort
The suspension setting is adjusted using the
corresponding button on the centre console.
i
The mode can also be set using the AMG
DYNAMIC SELECT controller (
Y
page 152).
If the ignition is switched off for less than four
hours, the previously selected drive program is
activated when the engine is next started. If the
ignition is switched off for more than four hours,
Comfort mode is activated when the engine is
next started.
Sport mode
The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in
Sport mode ensures even better contact with
the road. Select this mode when employing a
sporty driving style, e.g. on winding country
roads.
X
Press button
:
once.
Indicator lamp
;
lights up. You have selected
Sport mode.
The
AMG Ride Control SPORT
AMG Ride Control SPORT
message
appears in the multifunction display.
Comfort mode
In Comfort mode, the driving characteristics of
your vehicle are more comfortable. Select this
mode if you prefer a more comfortable driving
style, but also when driving at speed on straight
roads, e.g. motorways.
X
Press button
:
again to switch off indicator
lamp
;
.
You have selected Comfort mode.
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