Mercedes-Benz 2013 E Class Coupe - Manual (Page 205)

i If depressing the brake pedal the first
time does not activate the HOLD function,
wait briefly and then try again.
Deactivating the HOLD function
The HOLD function is deactivated
automatically if:
R
you accelerate and the transmission is in
position
D or R.
R
you shift the transmission to position P.
R
you depress the brake pedal again with a
certain amount of pressure until ë
disappears from the multifunction display.
R
you activate DISTRONIC PLUS.
When the HOLD function is activated, the
transmission is shifted automatically to
position
P if:
R
the driver's door is open and the driver's
seat belt is unfastened.
R
the engine is switched off, unless it is
automatically switched off by the ECO
start/stop function.
R
a system malfunction occurs.
R
the power supply is not sufficient.
RACE START
Important safety notes
i Observe the safety notes for the SPORT
handling mode ( Y page 74).
RACE START is intended solely for activation
on dedicated race circuits.
RACE START enables optimal acceleration
from a standing start. The precondition for
this is a suitable high-grip road surface.
i RACE START is only available in AMG
vehicles.
Conditions for activation
You can activate RACE START if:
R
the doors are closed.
R
the engine is running and it has reached an
operating temperature of approximately
176 ‡ (80 †). This is the case when the
engine oil temperature in the multifunction
display stops flashing.
R
SPORT handling mode is activated.
(
Y page 74)
R
the steering wheel is in the straight-ahead
position.
R
the vehicle is stationary and the brake
pedal is depressed (left foot).
R
the transmission is in position D.
Activating RACE START
X Depress the brake pedal with your left foot
and keep it depressed.
X Turn the drive program selector clockwise
(
Y page 171) until the RS lamp lights up.
The RACE START Confirm: Paddle UP
Cancel: Paddle DOWN message appears
in the multifunction display.
i If the activation conditions are no longer
fulfilled, RACE START is canceled. The
RACE START Canceled message appears
in the multifunction display.
X To cancel: pull the left steering wheel
paddle shifter (
Y page 172).
or
X To confirm: pull the right steering wheel
paddle shifter (
Y page 172).
The RACE START Available Depress
gas pedal message appears in the
multifunction display.
i If you do not depress the accelerator
pedal fully within two seconds, RACE
START is canceled. The
RACE START Not
Possible See Operator's Manual
message appears in the multifunction
display.
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