Mercedes-Benz C-Clas 2023 Manual page 19

Display button 1 shows the current traction con-
trol level with an LED segment display.
To increase or reduce the level of assistance
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from traction control, turn control
wise or counter-clockwise.
Display button 1 and the instrument cluster
show the set level.
If the display button shows level 1 1 with only
one LED segment lit up, traction control is
deactivated (OFF). If level 9 9 is shown and all
LED segments light up, traction control is pro-
viding the maximum level of assistance (ON).
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If you activate ESP , the level of assistance from
traction control is controlled automatically. Dis-
play button 1 then shows the current drive pro-
gram.
RACE ST RA CE START ART
Inf Infor ormation about RA mation about RACE ST
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RACE START is available only for the
Mer Mercedes‑ cedes‑AMG C 63 and C 63 S AMG C 63 and C 63 S models.
RACE START enables optimal vehicle acceleration
from a standstill. For this, a suitably high-grip road
surface is required, the tires and vehicle must
also be in good condition.
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Use RACE START only a er the vehicle has
2 clock-
been run in.
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RACE START must not be used in normal road
operation. RACE START may be activated and
used only on dedicated race circuits, not on
public roads.
Read the safety notes and information on
ESP ® ( page 13).
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If you use RACE START, depending on the
ESP
risk of skidding and having an accident.
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Driving and parking
ARNING Risk of skidding and having an
accident from wheels spinning
® mode selected, there is an increased
Make sure that no persons or obstacles
are in the close vicinity of your vehicle.
ating RACE ST CE START ART
ements:
The vehicle is switched on and the transmis-
sion and the engine are at normal operating
temperature.
The driver's door is closed.
The front wheels are in a straight-ahead posi-
tion.
The vehicle is on level ground.
The vehicle is stationary, the brake pedal is
depressed (le foot) and the parking brake is
released.
The transmission is in position h.
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