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:

    Opening the hood
    WARNING   Do not pull the release lever while the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise, the hood could be forced open by passing air flow. This could cause the hood to come loose and injure ...

    Shifting to transmission position D
    •► When the vehicle is stationary, depress the brake pedal.•► Push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past the first point of resistance. ...

    Accepting a call
    If someone calls you when you are in the Tel menu, a display message appears in the multifunction display, for example: Press the button on the steering wheel to accept an incoming call. ...