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:
Message memory
The on-board computer saves certain display messages. You can call up the
display messages
in the message memory.
Press the or
button on the steering wheel to
select the Service menu.
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Cruise control lever
1 To store the current speed or a higher speed
2 To store the current speed or a lower speed
3 To deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS
4 To store the current speed or to call up the last stored speed
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