Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2011 Owner's Manual page 199

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to lock the vehicle, the tone becomes louder.
The vehicle is not locked until the HOLD func-
tion is deactivated.
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If the engine has been switched off, it
cannot be started again until the HOLD
function has been deactivated.
If there is a fault in the system or power supply
while the HOLD function is activated, the
Brake immediately
the multifunction display. Immediately
depress the brake firmly until the warning
message in the multifunction display goes
out.
On vehicles with automatic transmission, you
can also shift into position P. This deactivates
the HOLD function.
RACE START
Important safety notes
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RACE START is only available in AMG vehi-
cles.
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 will only be able to stabilise the vehicle
to a limited degree if the vehicle starts to skid
or a wheel starts to spin. The vehicle is there-
fore harder to control at the threshold range.
You could lose control of the vehicle and
cause an accident.
RACE START should only be used on closed
off circuits. Always adapt your driving style to
suit the prevailing road and weather condi-
tions.
message is shown in
Activation conditions
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
80 †. This is the case when the engine oil
temperature in the multifunction display
stops flashing.
SPORT handling mode is activated.
R
( page 73)
Y
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
Depress the brake pedal with your left foot,
X
and keep it depressed.
Turn the drive program selector clockwise
X
( page 168) until the RS lamp lights up.
Y
The multifunction display shows the
START Confirm: Paddle UP Cancel:
Paddle DOWN message.
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If the activation conditions are no longer
fulfilled, RACE START is cancelled. The mul-
tifunction display shows the
cancelled message.
To cancel: pull the left steering wheel shift
X
paddle ( page 169).
Y
or
To confirm: pull the right steering wheel
X
shift paddle ( page 169).
Y
The multifunction display shows the
START available Depress accelera‐
tor. message.
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If you do not depress the accelerator
pedal fully within two seconds, RACE
START is cancelled. The multifunction dis-
play shows the RACE START not possi‐
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RACE
RACE START
RACE
message.