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:

    Route guidance active
    No change of direction announced 1. Distance to the destination 2. Distance to the next change of direction 3. Current road 4. Symbol for "follow the road's course" ...

    Setting a speed
    WARNING Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has made the necessary adjustments. Increase or decrease the set vehicle speed to a value that the prevailing road co ...

    Storing the current speed or calling up the last stored speed
    WARNING The set speed stored in memory should only be set again if prevailing road conditions and legal speed limits permit. Possible acceleration or deceleration differences arising from r ...