Launch Control Question

[NY Yankee Pride]

I'm sorry in advance for the dumb question. I recently purchased a 2022 Ecoboost convertible and I noticed the "LC" on the display. So naturally I went straight to the owners manual which explained that LC = Launch Control. To be honest although I've owned several manual transmission cars in the past 30 years they were for the most part older and no where near as technically advanced as the Mustang. So basically although I understand what Launch Control is I'm wondering if this should be turned on for just normal every day driving or if it even matters. I purchased the car brand new so I guess I'm kind of confused as to why LC would be turned on by default. I'm certainly not launching the car at stoplights, I'm just enjoying leisurely top down cruising

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[young at heart]

On my manual 301a ‘22 GT for some weird reason LC comes on when the car is put into track mode. You can go in and turn it off but it’ll come back on next time you put it in track. Irritating as crap.

 

[bnightstar]

I'm certainly not launching the car at stoplights yet.

there you go I fixed it for you. I put my LC on all the time just so if I feel like it I can just launch it at the stop light. Is the LC needed for stoplight racing probably not as most of the time I don't use it to race off a stop light as it's dorky to rev the engine to 3000 rpm and wait for green. However for that random BMW I prefer to have the LC on. Another reason is that tells me when the engine is hot enough to push as after cold start the LC indicator is off until the engine reach operating temperature that way if I see the LC light I know I can push the car.

 

[ice445]

Probably someone before you at the dealer either used it or toggled it on to demonstrate it. Go through your menu until you get to track apps, it's in there. Hit ok on it to switch it off

 

[WD Pro]

Another reason is that tells me when the engine is hot enough to push as after cold start the LC indicator is off until the engine reach operating temperature that way if I see the LC light I know I can push the car.

My LC comes on religiously between 75 and 76 deg C (165F) cylinder head temp

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[bnightstar]

My LC comes on religiously between 75 and 76 deg C (165F) cylinder head temp

WD

yeah I know is a bit early in the game but still. It's an indicator to show that your car is ready to be put through it's paces.

 

[Vlad Soare]

I'm wondering if this should be turned on for just normal every day driving or if it even matters.

It doesn't matter. It's up to you whether you want to use it or not. Merely having it active and ready for use doesn't do anything as long as you don't actually use it.

 

[NY Yankee Pride]

It doesn't matter. It's up to you whether you want to use it or not. Merely having it active and ready for use doesn't do anything as long as you don't actually use it.

That's pretty much the information I was looking for. Thank you!

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