Conditions for activation

RACE START can be activated when:
• the doors are closed.
• the engine is running and it has reached an operating temperature of approximately 176 °F (80 °C). This is the case when the engine oil temperature in the multifunction display stops flashing.
• SPORT handling mode is activated.
• the steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position.
• the vehicle is stationary and the brake pedal is depressed (left foot).
• the transmission is in position D.

    See also:

    Deactivating/activating ESP®
    WARNING Under no circumstances should you deactivate ESP® when the ESP® warning lamp in the instrument cluster flashes. Proceed as follows: • when driving off, apply as little throttle as ...

    Setting the temperature in the rear compartment using the front control panel
    Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. Activate the rear compartment function via COMAND. The rear-compartment climate control can be controlled via the front control panel ...

    Activating the HOLD function
    – Make sure that the activation conditions are met. – Depress the brake pedal. – Quickly depress the brake pedal further until HOLD display 1 appears in the multifunction display. The HOL ...