Traction

Traction is the result of friction between the tires and the road surface.

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    Warning and indicator lamps
    1 ABS 2 The lamp lights up briefly, but has no function. 3 Brakes (USA only) 4 ESP® 5 Distance warning signal On vehicles without DISTRONIC, the lamp lights up briefly but has no functi ...

    Turn signal lamps/side marker lamps
    ► Switch off the lights. ► Open the hood. ► Turn bulb holder 1 (WY 5 W)/2 (3457A) counter-clockwise and pull it out. ► Remove the bulb from bulb holder 1/2. ► Inse ...

    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 ...