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80†.
This is the case when the engine oil
temperature indicator in the multifunction
display stops flashing.
Rthe SPORT handling mode is switched on
(
Y page 58)
Rthe multifunction steering wheel is in the
straight-ahead position
Rthe vehicle is standing still and the brake
pedal is depressed (left foot)
Rthe automatic transmission is in drive
position D
Example illustration (except SL 63 AMG)
SL 63 AMG:
The distance warning function on/off switch
is located on the right side of the center
console.
Activating RACE START
X Depress the brake pedal with your left foot
and keep it depressed.
X Turn the program mode selector dial
clockwise (Y page 107) until the RS lamp
on the dial comes on.
X Activating/deactivating: Press
switch:.
When the distance warning function is
activated, indicator lamp; in switch:
comes on. A loudspeaker symbol appears
in the right multifunction display
The messageRACE START Cancel:
Paddle DOWN appears in the left
(
Y page 136).
multifunction display and the message
RACE START Confirm: Paddle UP
appears in the right multifunction display.
RACE START (SL 63 AMG)
i When the activation conditions are not
fulfilled anymore, RACE START is canceled.
The messageRACE START appears in the
left multifunction display and the message
Canceled appears in the right
RACE START enables optimum acceleration
from a standing start with suitable high-grip
road surface conditions.
G Warning!
multifunction display.
RACE START is only available when the SPORT
handling mode is switched on. The SPORT
handling mode stabilizes the vehicle only to a
limited extent if the vehicle starts to skid or
when a wheel is spinning.
X To cancel: Pull left steering wheel gearshift
control (Y page 108).
or
X To confirm: Pull right steering wheel
gearshift control (Y page 108).
The messageRACE START appears in the
left multifunction display and the message
Available Depress Gas Pedal appears
in the right multifunction display.
RACE START should be used only on closed
tracks. Always adapt your speed and driving
to the prevailing road and weather conditions.
Conditions for activation
RACE START can be activated when
Rthe doors are closed
i If you do not depress the accelerator
pedal within 2 seconds, RACE START is
canceled. The messageRACE START
appears in the left multifunction display
and the messageNot Possible See
Rthe engine is running and has reached its
operating temperature of approximately
Z
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes Benz SL63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz R230, Mercedes-Benz SL550, Mercedes-Benz SL600, Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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