Driving systems
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not drive by relying on the distance warning
function, as this will result in an emergency
braking application. This will not always
enable you to avoid a collision, especially
when traveling on varying road surface con-
ditions and with varying driver reaction.
Complex driving situations are not always
fully recognized by the distance warning
function. This could result in wrong or miss-
ing distance warnings.
Example illustration (except SL 63 AMG)
1
Distance warning function on/off switch
2
Indicator lamp
SL 63 AMG:
The distance warning function on/off switch
is located on the right side of the center con-
sole.
X
Activating/deactivating: Press
switch 1.
When the distance warning function is acti-
vated, indicator lamp 2 in switch 1
comes on. A loudspeaker symbol appears
in the right multifunction display
(Y page 150).
RACE START (SL 63 AMG)
RACE START enables optimum acceleration
from a standing start with suitable high-grip
road surface conditions.
G
Warning!
RACE START is only available when the
ESP
®
SPORT mode is switched on. ESP
®
SPORT stabilizes the vehicle only to a lim-
ited extent if the vehicle starts to skid or
when a wheel is spinning.
RACE START should be used only on closed
tracks. Always adapt your speed and driv-
ing to the prevailing road and weather con-
ditions.
Conditions for activation
RACE START can be activated when
R
the doors are closed
R
the engine is running and has reached its
operating temperature of approximately 80
†. This is the case when the engine oil
temperature indicator in the multifunction
display stops flashing.
R
ESP
®
SPORT is switched on (Y page 67)
R
the multifunction steering wheel is in the
straight-ahead position
R
the vehicle is standing still and the brake
pedal is depressed (left foot)
R
the automatic transmission is in drive posi-
tion D
Activating RACE START
X
Depress the brake pedal with your left foot
and keep it depressed.
X
Turn the program mode selector dial coun-
terclockwise (Y page 118) until the RS
lamp on the dial comes on.
The message RACE START Cancel: Pad-
dle DOWN appears in left multifunction dis-
play and the message RACE START Con-
Controls in detail
