84 Manual transmission
Manual transmission
Launch Control
Program
Applies to vehicles: with VlO e ngi ne and manua l trans-
mission
The Launch Control Program enables maxi-
mum acceleration.
Requirement : The engine must be at operat-
ing temperature and the steering wheel must
not be turned.
• With the engine runn ing, press the
[!I but -
ton one time. The ESP indicator light
fi in
the Driver Information System display illu-
minates and the message
ESP sport· Warn-
ing! Restricted stability
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 all ow it and other driv-
ers wi ll not be endangered or annoyed by
your driv ing and the vehicle's accelera-
tion.
- 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
l:m
button.
(D 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 func-
tions when the parking brake is released
and the vehicle speed is less than 3 mph
(5 km/h).
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