BMW 2 Series Owner's Handbook Manual page 130

CONTROLS
Launch Control
Principle
When the ambient conditions are dry, Launch
Control permits optimised acceleration on a
road surface that offers plenty of grip.
General
Using Launch Control causes premature com-
ponent wear, as this feature subjects the vehi-
cle to very high stresses and loads.
When driving off with Launch Control, do not
turn the steering wheel.
Do not use Launch Control when running in.
For further information:
Running in, see page 262.
Operating requirements
Launch Control is available when the engine
is at operating temperature. The engine is at
operating temperature after an uninterrupted
journey of at least 10 km, 6 miles.
Start up with Launch Control
1. Switch on drive-ready state.
2. Press the button.
3. Activate TRACTION on the control display.
4. Engage selector lever position S.
5. Press the brake firmly with the left foot.
6. Press the accelerator pedal down beyond
the resistance at the full-throttle position
and hold, kickdown.
A destination flag is shown in the instru-
ment cluster.
7. The engine speed for pulling away is adjus-
ted. Wait briefly until the engine speed is
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constant. Keep the accelerator pedal in this
position.
8. Release the brake within 3 seconds of the
destination flag illuminating.
The vehicle accelerates.
Upshifts are automatic as long as the desti-
nation flag is displayed and the accelerator
pedal is not released.
Using again during a journey
Once Launch Control has been used, the
transmission requires a short time 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 support driving stability, re-activate Dy-
namic Stability Control as soon as possible.
System limits
An experienced driver may be able to achieve
better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode
without Launch Control.
Steptronic sport
transmission: sprint function
Principle
Depending on the equipment, the sprint func-
tion can be used when the driver is about to
accelerate. The sprint function prepares the
drivetrain for the acceleration.
General
Activating the sprint function makes the vehi-
cle's response characteristics more dynamic.
Activating
1. Pull and hold the left shift paddle until
SPRINT is shown in the instrument cluster.