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Brake pads, brake disks and tyres that are
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either new or have been replaced only achieve
optimum braking effect and grip after driving
several hundred kilometres. Compensate the
reduced braking effect by applying greater
force to the brake pedal.
Notes on optimised acceleration
If all necessary requirements and activation con-
ditions are fulfilled, the best possible acceleration
can be achieved from a standstill.
Do not use optimised acceleration on public
roads. Individual wheels could spin and you could
lose control of the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of skidding and/or accident.
Be sure to observe the safety notes and informa-
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tion on ESP
(
page 175).
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Pulling away with optimised acceleration
& WARNING Risk of skidding and accidents
due to wheelspin
If you pull away with optimised acceleration,
individual wheels could spin and you could
lose control of the vehicle.
There is a higher risk of skidding and acci-
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dents when ESP
is deactivated in particular.
Make sure that there are no persons or
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obstacles in the vicinity of the vehicle.
Requirements
the vehicle is run in (
page 138).
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the vehicle and tyres are in good condition.
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the road surface is high-grip.
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the engine and transmission are at normal
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operating temperature.
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* NOTE Increased wear due to optimised
acceleration
When pulling away with optimised accelera-
tion, all components of the drivetrain are sub-
jected to a very high load.
This can lead to increased component wear.
Do not always pull away with optimised
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acceleration.
Engage drive position h (
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Move the steering wheel to the straight-ahead
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position.
Select drive program C (
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Deactivate ESP
(
page 178).
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Depress and hold the brake pedal firmly with
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your left foot.
With your right foot, fully depress the acceler-
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ator pedal.
page 154).
page 150).
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