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Controls
Launch Control is available when the engine is
at operating temperature, i.e., after driving con‐
tinuously for at least 6 miles/10 km.
1.
With the engine running, depress the brake
pedal with your left foot.
2.
Activate the SPORT+ program of the Dy‐
namic Driving Control, refer to page 85.
3.
With the vehicle stationary, activate manual
mode and select first gear.
4.
Press the accelerator all the way down.
The engine speed when driving off is con‐
trolled. A flag symbol appears in the instru‐
ment cluster.
5.
The vehicle accelerates when you release
the brake pedal. Keep the accelerator
pressed all the way down.
6.
The transmission shifts up automatically as
long as the accelerator is pressed all the
way down.
Launch Control only becomes available again
after a certain distance has been driven.
Launch Control can only be used after the
break-in phase, refer to page 112.
To maintain driving stability, activate DSC
whenever possible.
Manually releasing and engaging the
transmission lock
If a power failure occurs, e.g., if the battery is
discharged or disconnected, the transmission
lock must be released manually, otherwise the
rear wheels are blocked and the vehicle cannot
be towed.
Release the transmission lock manually for
towing only and set the parking brake before‐
hand to prevent the vehicle from rolling. After
parking the vehicle, engage the transmission
lock again manually, refer to page 61.
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Manual release
1.
Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever.
2.
Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever
until the sleeve is inside out.
3.
Unclip and raise cover frame.
4.
Insert an Allen wrench of the right size into
the cap.
5.
Turn the cap with the Allen wrench, ar‐
row 1, and remove it, arrow 2.
6.
Insert the Allen wrench into the opening,
arrow 1.
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