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Deactivating the HOLD function
The HOLD function is deactivated automatically
if:
you depress the accelerator and the trans-
R
mission is in position h or k
the transmission is in position j
R
you depress the brake pedal again with a cer-
R
tain amount of pressure until display ë
disappears from the multifunction display
you secure the vehicle using the electric park-
R
ing brake
you activate DISTRONIC PLUS
R
After a time, the electric parking brake secures
the vehicle and relieves the service brake.
When the HOLD function is activated, the trans-
mission is shifted automatically to position j
if:
the driver's seat belt is not fastened and the
R
driver's door is open.
the engine is switched off, unless it is auto-
R
matically switched off by the ECO start/stop
function.
The electric parking brake secures the vehicle
automatically if the HOLD function is activated
when the vehicle is stationary and:
a system malfunction occurs.
R
the power supply is insufficient.
R
If a malfunction occurs, the transmission may
also be shifted to position j automatically.
RACE START
Important safety notes
i
RACE START must not be used on normal
roads. RACE START must only be activated
and used on dedicated road circuits, outside
of public road use.
i
RACE START is only available for Mercedes-
AMG vehicles except Mercedes-AMG C 43
4MATIC.
RACE START enables optimal acceleration from
a standing start. For this, a suitably high-grip
road surface is required, along with the tires and
vehicle being in proper operating condition.
G
WARNING
If you use RACE START, individual tires may
start to spin and the vehicle could skid.
Driving systems
Depending on the selected ESP
is an increased risk of skidding and having an
accident. Make sure that no persons, animals
or obstacles are within range of the vehicle.
i
Observe the safety notes on driving safety
systems (
page 62).
Y
Be sure to read the safety notes and informa-
®
tion on ESP
(
page 67).
Y
Conditions for activation
You can activate RACE START if:
the doors are closed.
R
the engine is running and it has reached an
R
operating temperature of approximately
160 ‡ (71 †). This is the case when the oil
temperature gauge in the multifunction dis-
play is shown in white.
the drive program S, S+ or Race is selected.
R
(
page 129)
Y
the steering wheel is in the straight-ahead
R
position.
the vehicle is stationary and the brake pedal is
R
depressed (left foot).
the transmission is in position D.
R
Activating RACE START
i
When manual mode (
the transmission automatically shifts up to
RACE START in the drive program. This func-
tion supports maximum acceleration with
RACE START. After going through an acceler-
ating process once from a stationary position,
this function is automatically deactivated.
Depress the brake pedal with your left foot
X
and keep it depressed.
Pull and hold both steering wheel paddle shift-
X
ers (
page 137).
Y
The
RACE START Confirm: Paddle UP
Cancel: Paddle DOWN
the multifunction display.
Release both steering wheel paddle shifters
X
(
page 137).
Y
i
If the activation conditions are no longer ful-
filled, RACE START is canceled. The
START Canceled
message appears in the
multifunction display.
®
mode, there
page 137) is active,
Y
message appears in
RACE
Z
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