Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2018 Operator's Manual page 183

the vehicle is stationary and the brake pedal is
R
depressed (left foot).
the transmission is in position h
R
Activating RACE START
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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 152).
Y
The RACE START Confirm: Paddle UP
Cancel: Paddle DOWN
the multifunction display.
Release both steering wheel paddle shifters
X
( page 152).
Y
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If the activation conditions are no longer ful-
filled, RACE START is canceled. The
START Canceled message appears in the
multifunction display.
To cancel: pull the left steering wheel paddle
X
shifter ( page 152).
Y
or
To confirm: pull the right steering wheel pad-
X
dle shifter ( page 152).
Y
The RACE START Available Depress gas
pedal. message appears in the multifunction
display.
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If you do not depress the accelerator pedal
fully within two seconds, RACE START is can-
celed. The RACE START Not Possible See
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multifunction display.
Depress the accelerator pedal completely,
X
until the engine speed stops increasing.
The RACE START Release brake to start
message appears in the multifunction display.
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If you do not release the brake pedal within
five seconds, RACE START is canceled. The
RACE START Canceled
the multifunction display.
Take your foot off the brake, but keep the
X
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle pulls away at maximum acceler-
ation.
page 152) is active,
Y
message appears in
RACE
message appears in the
message appears in
Driving systems
RACE START Active
The
the multifunction display.
RACE START is deactivated when the vehicle
reaches a speed of approximately 30 mph (Can-
ada: 50 km/h).
RACE START is deactivated immediately if you
release the accelerator pedal during RACE
START or if any of the activation conditions are
no longer fulfilled. The
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START Canceled message appears in the mul-
tifunction display.
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If RACE START is used repeatedly within a
short period of time, it is only available again
after the vehicle has been driven a certain
distance.
AIRMATIC
General notes
AIRMATIC is an air suspension with variable
damping for improved driving comfort. All-round
level control ensures the best possible suspen-
sion and constant ground clearance, even with a
laden vehicle. When you drive fast, the vehicle is
lowered automatically to improve driving safety
and to reduce fuel consumption. There is also
the option to manually adjust the vehicle level.
AIRMATIC consists of level setting, level control
and ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping System with
continuous damping adjustment).
The vehicle level can be set using the DYNAMIC
SELECT switch ( page 144) or the level button
Y
( page 182). The setting always corresponds
Y
to the last selected function.
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When the vehicle is being lowered, people
could become trapped if their limbs are
between the vehicle body and the wheels or
underneath the vehicle. There is a risk of
injury.
Make sure no one is underneath the vehicle or
in the immediate vicinity of the wheel arches
when the vehicle is being lowered.
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If one of the doors is open, the vehicle is not
lowered.
message appears in
RACE START Not Pos‐
or RACE
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