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Activating RACE START
RACE START
X Depress the brake pedal with your left foot,
and keep it depressed.
X Turn the program selector switch
clockwise (Y page 158) until the RS lamp
lights up.
The multifunction display shows theRACE
START Confirm: Paddle UP Cancel:
Paddle DOWN message.
Important safety guidelines
i RACE START is only available in AMG
vehicles.
RACE START enables optimal acceleration
from a standing start under suitable high-grip
road surface conditions.
G Risk of accident
i If the conditions for activation are no
longer fulfilled, RACE START is canceled.
The multifunction display shows theRACE
START Canceled message.
RACE START is only available when SPORT
handling mode is activated. SPORT handling
mode only stabilizes the vehicle to a certain
extent if it is swerving or the wheels are
spinning.
X To cancel: pull the left steering wheel shift
paddle (Y page 159).
or
X To confirm: pull the right steering wheel
shift paddle (Y page 159).
RACE START may only be used on closed
roads. Always adapt your speed and driving
style to suit the current road and weather
conditions.
The multifunction display shows theRACE
START Available Depress gas pedal
message.
Conditions for activation
RACE START can be activated when:
i If you do not depress the accelerator
pedal fully within two seconds, RACE
START is canceled. The multifunction
display shows theRACE START Not
Possible See Operator's Manual
message.
Rthe doors are closed
Rthe engine is running and it has reached an
operating temperature of approximately
80
†. This is the case when the engine oil
temperature in the multifunction display
stops flashing.
X Depress the accelerator pedal fully.
The engine speed increases to
approximately 4000 rpm.
RSPORT handling mode is activated
(
Y page 69)
Rthe steering wheel is in the straight-ahead
position
Rthe vehicle is at rest and the brake pedal is
depressed (left foot)
Rthe transmission is in position D
The multifunction display shows theRACE
START Release brake to start
message.
i If you do not release the brake pedal
within seven seconds, RACE START is
canceled. The multifunction display shows
theRACE START Canceled message.
X Take your foot off the brake, but keep the
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle pulls away at maximum
acceleration.
The multifunction display shows theRACE
START Active message.
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz E-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz C207, Mercedes Benz E350 BlueTEC, Mercedes-Benz E350, Mercedes-Benz E550, Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W212 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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