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Operation

Requirements for activation

Launch Control gets ready to be activated, when the following requirements are satisfied.

  • All the doors, hood and trunk are closed.

  • The driver's seat belt is fastened.

  • If the engine temperature is overheated, cool the engine down before using the launch control.

  • If the engine temperature is too low, warm up the engine.

  • The vehicle is at a complete stop. Then align the steering wheel straight.

  • Release the parking brake by pressing the EPB switch and turn off the AUTO HOLD function by releasing the AUTO HOLD button.

  • Turn off Cruise Control. (Launch Control function is prohibited during cruise ready condition)

CAUTION

  • Launch Control is intended for use at a closed racetrack and not intended for use on public roads. It will not compensate for drivers who are inexperienced or lacking familiarity with the racetrack.

  • The launch performance may be varied by fuel, environment, tire and road condition.

  • We recommend you use the function after breaking in your vehicle, and constant use of launch control can put enormous stress on the vehicle resulting in premature wear of related components.

Launch Control Ready

A: Launch Control Ready

B: Adjust RPM

  1. Turn ESC off by pressing the ESC OFF button for more than 3 seconds. (The ESC OFF indicator will appear on the LCD display.)

  2. Shift to the D (Drive) position.

  3. Depress the brake pedal firmly with your left foot, and depress the accelerator pedal down fully with your right foot. If the launch control is ready for operation, "Launch Control Ready" message will appear on the LCD display.

Launch Control Active

A: Launch Control Active

B: Release accelerator to cancel launch control

  1. Press the accelerator fully and start driving by taking your foot off from the brake pedal within 10 seconds. The Launch Control will operate and "Launch Control Active" message will appear on the LCD display.

  2. Release the accelerator pedal to deactivate (end) Launch Control.

CAUTION

  • If you depress the brake pedal and accelerator pedal simultaneously and take your foot off from the accelerator pedal, the Launch Control will be released.

  • If you do not launch within 10 seconds while depressing the brake pedal and accelerator pedal, the Launch Control will be canceled.

  • Launch Control is available again after cooling down by driving the vehicle for at least 2 minutes.