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7.
The starting engine speed adjusts. Wait
briefly until the engine speed is constant.
Keep the accelerator pedal in this position.
8.
Release the brake within 3 seconds after
the destination flag illuminates.
The vehicle accelerates.
Upshifting occurs automatically as long as
the destination flag is displayed and the ac-
celerator pedal is not released.
Repeated use during a trip
After Launch Control has been used, the trans-
mission must cool down for a short time before
Launch Control can be used again. Launch
Control adjusts to the surrounding conditions
when used again.
After using Launch Control
To support driving stability, reactivate Dynamic
Stability Control as soon as possible.
System limits
An experienced driver may be able to achieve
better acceleration values in DSC OFF without
Launch Control mode.
Steptronic Sport
transmission: sprint function
Principle
Depending on the equipment, the Sprint func-
tion can be used for an upcoming acceleration
process. The Sprint function prepares the driv-
etrain for the acceleration process.
General information
When the Sprint function is activated, the re-
sponse characteristics of the vehicle will be-
come more dynamic.
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Driving
Activating
1.
Keep the left shift paddle pulled until
SPRINT is displayed in the instrument clus-
ter.
▷
The transmission shifts down to the
lowest possible gear and switches to
manual operation M.
▷
A dynamic setting has been activated
for the drivetrain.
2.
Change gears manually.
Automatic deactivation
The Sprint function is ended automatically
when driving moderately for a defined period
of time.
Manual deactivation
▷
Keep the right shift paddle pulled until
SPRINT is no longer displayed in the instru-
ment cluster.
▷
In addition to the pulled right shift paddle,
pull the left shift paddle.
▷
Press the selector lever from selector lever
position S to D.
Driving Dynamics Control
Principle
The Driving Dynamics Control influences,
among other things, the vehicle's driving dy-
namics.
The vehicle can be adjusted depending on the
situation using various driving modes.
General information
The following systems may be affected, for in-
stance:
▷
Drivetrain.
▷
Chassis.
▷
Steering.
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