Mercedes-Benz 2012 E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual page 190

Driving systems
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If you leave the vehicle or park it, deactivate
the HOLD function and secure the vehicle
against rolling away.
When the HOLD function is activated, the
transmission is shifted automatically to
position P if:
the driver's door is open and the driver's
R
seat belt is unfastened.
the engine is switched off.
R
the hood is opened.
R
a system malfunction occurs.
R
the power supply is not sufficient.
R
i If the engine has been switched off, it
cannot be started again until the HOLD
function has been deactivated.
If there is a malfunction in the system or
power supply while the HOLD function is
Brake immediately
activated, the
is shown in the multifunction display.
Immediately depress the brake firmly until
the warning message in the multifunction
display goes out.
RACE START
Important safety notes
i RACE START is only available in AMG
vehicles.
RACE START enables optimal acceleration
from a standing start. The precondition for
this is a suitable high-grip road surface.
G
WARNING
RACE START is only available when SPORT
handling mode is activated. SPORT handling
mode only stabilizes the vehicle to a limited
extent in the event of swerving or wheelspin.
RACE START should only be used on specially
designated roads. Always adapt your speed
and driving style to the prevailing road and
weather conditions.
Conditions for activation
RACE START can be activated when:
the doors are closed.
R
the engine is running and it has reached an
R
operating temperature of approximately
176 ‡ (80 †). This is the case when the
engine oil temperature in the multifunction
display stops flashing.
SPORT handling mode is activated.
R
( Y page 67)
the steering wheel is in the straight-ahead
R
position.
the vehicle is stationary and the brake
R
pedal is depressed (left foot).
the transmission is in position D.
R
Activating RACE START
X
Depress the brake pedal with your left foot,
message
and keep it depressed.
X
Turn the drive program selector clockwise
( Y page 156) until the RS lamp lights up.
The multifunction display shows the
START Confirm: Paddle UP Cancel:
Paddle DOWN
i If the conditions for activation are no
longer fulfilled, RACE START is canceled.
The multifunction display shows the
START canceled
X
To cancel: pull the left steering wheel shift
paddle (
or
X
To confirm: pull the right steering wheel
shift paddle (
The multifunction display shows the
START available Depress
accelerator
i If you do not depress the accelerator
pedal fully within two seconds, RACE
START is canceled. The multifunction
display shows the
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message.
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