2009 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 158

Controls in detail Driving systems 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 conditions and with varying driver reaction. Complex driving situations are not always fully recognized by the distance warning function. This could result in wrong or missing distance warnings. X Activating/deactivating: Press switch 1. When the distance warning function is activated, indicator lamp 2 in switch 1 comes on. A loudspeaker symbol appears in the right multifunction display (Y page 150). Conditions for activation RACE START can be activated when Rthe Rthe doors are closed RACE START (SL 63 AMG) RACE START enables optimum acceleration from a standing start with suitable high-grip road surface conditions. 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. SPORT is switched on (Y page 67) multifunction steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position vehicle is standing still and the brake pedal is depressed (left foot) tion D RESP® Rthe Rthe Example illustration (except SL 63 AMG) 1 Distance warning function on/off switch 2 Indicator lamp G Warning! RACE START is only available when the ESP® SPORT mode is switched on. ESP® SPORT stabilizes the vehicle only to a limited 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 driving to the prevailing road and weather conditions. Rthe automatic transmission is in drive posi- Activating RACE START X X Depress the brake pedal with your left foot and keep it depressed. Turn the program mode selector dial counterclockwise (Y page 118) until the RS lamp on the dial comes on. The message RACE START Cancel: Paddle DOWN appears in left multifunction display and the message RACE START Con- SL 63 AMG: The distance warning function on/off switch is located on the right side of the center console. 156