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:
New: Active Body Control (ABC) compensates crosswinds
Mercedes-Benz developers have also added a crosswind stabilisation function
(standard for S600) to Active Body Control (ABC). For this purpose ABC uses the
yaw rates and lateral acceleration senso ...
installing and removing the seat
cushion
You must remove the seat cushion if you wish
to lift the trunk floor, e.g. if the vehicle has a
flat tire.
•► To remove: fold seat cushion 2 upwards
and remove it from seat cushion
gu ...
Setting the airflow
► Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
► To increase/reduce: press the
button.
Vehicles with Voice Control System: when the
Voice Control System is switched on, the
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