[rskdsk]

Everytime I follow the procedure, I get to the depress gas ... when I do that it cancels the launch control .... must be doing something wrong

 

[parker]

sounds like it

 

[rskdsk]

I figured it out ... need to depress gas all the way to the floor ... this thing really takes off using race start!

 

[GLAinPDX]

DO you have GLA45 or 250?

 

[A.T.L.]

Have you had any luck with figuring out how to use the launch control feature?

Too bad it wasn't part of any of the official owners guides Mercedes Posted .....http://www.glaowners.com/forum/gla-news/4873-6-helpful-resources-mercedes-benz-gla-owners.html

still a ton of other useful stuff in that thread.

 

[GLAinPDX]

I'm curious as to whether the GLA250 has launch control.

I haven't read anything that says it does.

Anyone know?

 

[ZomZom]

From page 183 of the U.S. owner's manual: "RACE START is only available in AMG vehicles."

 

[J30eer]

Everytime I follow the procedure, I get to the depress gas ... when I do that it cancels the launch control .... must be doing something wrong

It says to turn off esp then hold the brake down hold accelerator to the floor then release brake pedal

 

[J30eer]

It says to turn off esp then hold the brake down hold accelerator to the floor then release brake pedal

And apparently the steering wheel needs to be straight

 

[J30eer]

And apparently the steering wheel needs to be straight

while in sports mode

 

[J30eer]

 

[J30eer]

I'm curious as to whether the GLA250 has launch control.

I haven't read anything that says it does.

Anyone know?

 

[Huey52]

As you discovered there's a detent on the gas pedal throw and you need to press hard past same to assure wide open throttle.

Similarly the brake must be very firmly applied.

As you may know, for launch control stress reduction make sure your Oil temperature is up to norm, which takes quite awhile longer than the coolant temp.

[note: my launch control experience is with Audi but similar conditions and procedure]