Controls
Driving
Do not use Launch Control during the break-in,
refer to page 156, period.
shut off the engine and allow the transmis‐
sion to cool down.
Avoid fast starts, and on inclines did not accel‐
erate lightly while letting the clutch slip; other‐
wise, the transmission may overheat.
Requirements
Launch Control is available when the engine is
warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving
of at least 6 miles/10 km.
During traffic jams or at very low speeds, use
the Low Speed Assistant, refer to page 71.
To start with Launch Control do not steer the
steering wheel.
M Driving Dynamics Control
Activate Launch Control
1. Deactivate Dynamic Stability Control, refer
to page 115.
The concept
The M Driving Dynamics Control affects the
response of the vehicle to accelerator pedal
movements.
2. Select Sequential mode with gear 1 and
driving program 3.
3. With the engine running, apply the brake
with the left foot.
Programs
4. Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
The starting engine speed adjusts.
Response behavior options:
▷
"Efficient": efficient, comfortable. Minimal
fuel consumption.
A flag symbol appears in the instrument
cluster.
Ideal e. g. in city traffic or on snow.
"Sport": sporty, dynamic.
5. If necessary, change the starting engine
speed by 500 rpm via cruise control.
▷
▷
"Sport Plus": spontaneous, direct. Maxi‐
mum dynamics.
6. Release the brake, the vehicle accelerates.
Continue to depress the accelerator pedal.
Selecting a channel
Upshifting occurs automatically as long as
the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.
Via M Drive
On the Control Display:
Launch Control is available again only after a
certain distance has been driven.
1. "Settings"
System limits
2. "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"
This transmission has an overheating protec‐
tion mechanism, which protects the clutch
from extreme stress.
3.
Select the symbol.
4. Select the desired channel.
When M Drive is active, setting is immedi‐
ately applied.
▷
Indicator lamp lights up yellow:
transmission too hot.
To activate M Drive with the selected settings,
press the corresponding button on the steer‐
ing wheel:
Avoid high engine stress and fre‐
quent starts.
▷
Indicator lamp lights up red: transmission
is overheating.
▷
Further driving at a moderate pace is pos‐
sible. At the next opportunity, stop the car,
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