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Driving
CONTROLS
3. Press the button on the selector lever, ar‐
row 1, and press the selector lever into selec‐
tor lever position N, arrow N.
Start with launch control
With the combustion engine running:
Selector lever position N is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
1.
Press the button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instrument
cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF
lights up.
A Check Control message is displayed.
2. Engage selector lever position SPORT.
3. With the left foot, forcefully press down on
the brake.
4. Press and hold down the accelerator pedal
beyond the resistance point at the full throttle
position, kickdown.
A flag symbol is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
4. Release the brake.
5. The starting engine speed adjusts. Within
3 seconds, release the brake.
5. Maneuver the vehicle from the danger area
and secure it against moving on its own.
For additional information, see the chapter on
tow-starting and towing.
Repeated use during a trip
After Launch Control has been used, the trans‐
mission must cool down for approx. 5 minutes
before Launch Control can be used again.
Launch Control
Concept
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration
on surfaces with good traction under dry sur‐
rounding conditions.
After using Launch Control
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC Dy‐
namic Stability Control again.
General information
The use of Launch Control causes premature
component wear since this function represents a
very heavy load for the vehicle.
Do not use Launch Control during the break-in,
refer to page 182, period.
Do not turn the steering wheel when driving
away with Launch Control.
Functional requirement
Launch Control is available when the combustion
engine is at operating temperature. The engine
is at operating temperature after an uninter‐
rupted trip of at least 6 miles/10 km.
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