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:
Route guidance active
No change of direction announced
1 Distance to the destination
2 Symbol for "follow the road's course"
3 Distance to the next change of direction
4 Current road
Change of direct ...
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Activating the HOLD function
Make sure that the activation conditions
are met.
Depress the brake pedal.
Quickly depress the brake pedal further
until HOLD display 1 appears in the
instrument cluster.
The HOLD functi ...