Porsche Carrera 911 997 owners manual page 175

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“Sport Plus” mode activated:f Do not use Launch Control if there is a possibi-3. Release the brake within a few seconds. In “Sport Plus” mode, the PDK transmission lity it could endanger other persons. Such a changes to a shift program designed for driving possibility exists if you cannot see that you Remaining stationary for a long time with on race circuits. 7th gear is not selected.have a clear road with no possibility of cross “Launch Control active” can lead to overload- The gear-changing performance is enhanced traffic in your intended direction of driving.ing of the transmission. significantly again compared with “Sport” mode. In order to protect the transmission, the engine f Please see the chapter “SPORT MODE” on Caution! power is then reduced and the “Launch Control Page 64. active” process is cancelled. Stress on components increases dramatically Shifting gears on the steering wheel Driving with Launch Controlwhen starting with maximum acceleration in Driving with Launch Control allows you to achieve comparison with normal driving off. Use of With the shift buttons on the steering wheel, you maximum acceleration from a standing start. It is Launch Control will inevitably reduce the life can change temporarily fr om automatic selection intended to provide you with a unique enjoyment of of the engaged engine and transmission mode D to manual mode M. your vehicle under controlled circumstances and components.For example: is not intended to be used in any location where it Preconditions:– Shifting down before bends and on entering could be a nuisance to other persons. built-up areas. – Launch Control should only be used when the Warning! engine has reached operating temperature.– Shifting down on downward slopes There is a risk of endangering other road – “Sport Plus” mode must be switched on (light-(engine braking). users if you use this Control in an improper emitting diode in button is on and “SPORT – Shifting down for brief spurts of acceleration. location or in a situation where other persons PLUS” is displayed on the on-board computer).Manual selection mode remains engaged: might need to take evasive action due to the 1. Press the brake with your left foot. rapid acceleration that this technology – for cornering (depending on the lateral acceler- permits. 2. Quickly press down the accelerator fully ation) and overrunning, f Launch Control is designed to be used in a (kickdown activated) and hold.– when the vehicle is stationary (e.g. at a The engine speed will flatten out at around junction). controlled environment on closed circuit 6500rpm. driving courses where no vehicle cross traffic “Launch Control active” is displayed on the The system leaves manual selection mode: or pedestrian traffic is present.on-board computer. f Use Launch Control only if conditions permit it – automatically after approx. 8 seconds (unless to be applied in a safe manner. cornering or overrunning), – after driving off. Shifting Gears 173

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