Driving
CONTROLS
The system may provide additional drive
power for a limited time.
General information
Using Launch Control causes premature com-
ponent wear since this function represents a
very heavy load for the vehicle.
General information
The Sport Boost function is operated with the
shift paddle on the steering wheel.
Do not turn the steering wheel when driving off
with Launch Control.
Do not use Launch Control when breaking in
the vehicle.
Overview
Additional information:
Break-in, refer to page 306.
Driving off with Launch Control
1. Turn on drive-ready state.
2. Activate drive mode: "SPORT".
3. Enabling the driving dynamics setting:
"SPORT PLUS".
The shift paddle for the Sport Boost function is
located on the steering wheel.
4. With the left foot, press down forcefully on
the brake.
5. Engage forward gear.
Display in the instrument cluster
6. Press the accelerator pedal all the way
down and hold.
The Launch Control information is dis-
played in the instrument cluster and the ve-
hicle begins to vibrate.
7. Release the brake within a few seconds of
the Launch Control information illuminating.
The vehicle accelerates.
Launch Control stays on as long as the
Launch Control information is displayed
and the accelerator pedal is not released.
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Arrow 1: The function is active.
Arrow 2: Countdown, the function is active.
Arrow 3: The function is used for maximum
acceleration.
Sport Boost function
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Arrow 4: Display for additional currently
available power.
Principle
The SPORT BOOST function can be used for
upcoming acceleration, for example.
Using the function
1. SPORT BOOST: Pull the shift paddle until
this display appears, arrow 1.
The system prepares the vehicle for the up-
coming acceleration process. The response
characteristics of the accelerator pedal be-
come more sporty.
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