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“Sport Plus” mode activated:<br />
In “Sport Plus” mode, the PDK transmission<br />
changes to a shift program designed for driving<br />
on race circuits. 7th gear is not selected.<br />
The gear-changing performance is enhanced<br />
significantly again compared with “Sport” mode.<br />
f Please see the chapter “SPORT MODE” on<br />
Page 61.<br />
Driving with Launch Control<br />
Driving with Launch Control allows you to achieve<br />
maximum acceleration from a standing start. It is<br />
intended to provide you with a unique enjoyment of<br />
your vehicle under controlled circumstances and<br />
is not intended to be used in any location where it<br />
could be a nuisance to other persons.<br />
Warning!<br />
There is a risk of endangering other road<br />
users if you use this Control in an improper<br />
location or in a situation where other persons<br />
might need to take evasive action due to the<br />
rapid acceleration that this technology<br />
permits.<br />
f Launch Control is designed to be used in a<br />
controlled environment on closed circuit<br />
driving courses where no vehicle cross traffic<br />
or pedestrian traffic is present.<br />
f Use Launch Control only if conditions permit it<br />
to be applied in a safe manner.<br />
f Do not use Launch Control if there is a possibility<br />
it could endanger other persons. Such a<br />
possibility exists if you cannot see that you<br />
have a clear road with no possibility of cross<br />
traffic in your intended direction of driving.<br />
Caution!<br />
Stress on components increases dramatically<br />
when starting with maximum acceleration in<br />
comparison with normal driving off. Use of<br />
Launch Control will inevitably reduce the life<br />
of the engaged engine and transmission<br />
components.<br />
Preconditions:<br />
– Launch Control should only be used when the<br />
engine has reached operating temperature.<br />
– “Sport Plus” mode must be switched on (lightemitting<br />
diode in button is on and “SPORT<br />
PLUS” is displayed on the on-board computer).<br />
1. Press the brake with your left foot.<br />
2. Quickly press down the accelerator fully<br />
(kickdown activated) and hold.<br />
The engine speed will flatten out at around<br />
6500 rpm.<br />
“Launch Control active” is displayed on the<br />
on-board computer.<br />
3. Release the brake within a few seconds.<br />
Remaining stationary for a long time with<br />
“Launch Control active” can lead to overloading<br />
of the transmission.<br />
In order to protect the transmission, the engine<br />
power is then reduced and the “Launch Control<br />
active” process is cancelled.<br />
Shifting gears on the steering wheel<br />
With the shift buttons on the steering wheel, you<br />
can change temporarily from automatic selection<br />
mode D to manual mode M.<br />
For example:<br />
– Shifting down before bends and on entering<br />
built-up areas.<br />
– Shifting down on downward slopes<br />
(engine braking).<br />
– Shifting down for brief spurts of acceleration.<br />
Manual selection mode remains engaged:<br />
– for cornering (depending on the lateral acceleration)<br />
and overrunning,<br />
– when the vehicle is stationary (e.g. at a<br />
junction).<br />
The system leaves manual selection mode:<br />
– automatically after approx. 8 seconds (unless<br />
cornering or overrunning),<br />
– after driving off.<br />
Shifting Gears 181
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