ing temperature after an uninterrupted journey of
at least 10 km, 6 miles.
Starting with Launch Control
1. Switch on drive-ready state.
2.
Press the button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instrument
cluster and the DSC OFF indicator lamp is il‐
luminated.
3. Engage selector lever position S.
4. Press the brake firmly with the left foot.
5. Press the accelerator pedal down beyond the
resistance at the full-throttle position and
hold, kick-down.
A flag symbol is shown in the instrument
cluster.
6. The starting engine speed is adjusted. Wait
briefly until the engine speed is constant.
Keep the accelerator pedal in this position.
7. Release the brake within 3 seconds of the
flag symbol illuminating.
The vehicle accelerates.
Upshifts are automatic as long as the flag
symbol is displayed and the accelerator pedal
is not released.
Using again during a journey
Once Launch Control has been used, the trans‐
mission requires approximately 5 minutes to cool
down before Launch Control can be used again.
Launch Control adapts to the ambient conditions
when used again.
After using Launch Control
To assist driving stability, re-activate Dynamic
Stability Control, DSC as soon as possible.
System limits
An experienced driver may be able to achieve
better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.
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