Manual transmission
Manual transmission
Launch Control Program
The Launch Control Program enables maximum accelera-
tion.
- With the engine running, press the [ESP OFF) button one
time. The ESP indicator light
1;. in the driver information
system display illuminates and the message
ESP sport
appears.
- Press the clutch and hold it down.
- Engage the first gear.
- Press the accelerator pedal all the way down until the
engine speed remains steady at 6500 RPM.
- Release the clutch carefully =>& .
& WARNING
• Always adapt your driving to the traffic flow.
• Only use Launch Control when road and traffic conditions allow
it and other drivers will not be endangered or annoyed by your
driving and the vehicle's acceleration.
• Please note that the driving wheels can spin and the vehicle can
break away when ESP is switched off, especially when the road is
slippery.
• Once you have accelerated, you should switch the ESP back on
by pressing the
I ESP l button.
[ i] Tips
• When accelerating using the Launch Control program, all vehicle
parts are subject to heavy loads . This can result in increased wear.
• The Launch Control Program only functions when the parking
brake is released and the vehicle speed is less than 5 km/h. •