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:
Emergency Tensioning Devices, belt force limiters
The front seat belts and the outer seat belts
in the rear are equipped with ETDs and seat
belt force limiters.
The ETDs tighten the seat belts in an accident,
pulling them close against the bod ...
Controlling the rear-compartment
climate control automatically using the
front control panel
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
Activate the rear compartment
function via COMAND.
Rear-compartment climate control can be
controlled via the front control panel using ...
System self-test
After you have switched on the ignition, the system carries out a self-diagnosis.
WARNING
A malfunction in the system has been detected if one of the following conditions
occurs:
the indi ...
