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RACE START
▌Information about RACE START
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RACE START is available only for
Mercedes‑AMG vehicles.
RACE START enables optimal vehicle acceleration
from a standstill. A suitably high-grip road surface
is required for this, and the tyres and vehicle must
also be in good condition.
RACE START is only available after the vehicle has
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 318).
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& WARNING Risk of skidding and having an
accident from wheels spinning
If you use RACE START, depending on the
®
ESP
mode selected, there is an increased
risk of skidding and having an accident.
Make sure that no persons or obstacles
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are in the close vicinity of your vehicle.
▌Activating RACE START
& WARNING Risk of skidding and having an
accident from wheels spinning
If you use RACE START, depending on the
®
ESP
mode selected, there is an increased
risk of skidding and having an accident.
Make sure that no persons or obstacles
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are in the close vicinity of your vehicle.
Requirements
The driver's door is closed.
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The engine is running and the transmission
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and engine are at normal operating tempera-
ture.
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The steering wheel is in the straight-ahead
R
position.
The vehicle is on level ground.
R
The vehicle is stationary, the brake pedal is
R
depressed (left foot) and the parking brake is
released.
One of the drive programs C, B or
R
I is selected (
page 264).
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RACE START is available only for Mercedes-
AMG vehicles and must not be used during
normal road operation. RACE START may be
activated and used only on dedicated race cir-
cuits, not on public roads.
Read the safety notes and information on
®
ESP
(
page 318).
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Rapidly depress the accelerator pedal fully.
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The engine speed will increase. The
START Release brake to start
appear on the driver's display.
RACE
message will
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