WARNING
The SPORT handling mode should not be switched on during normal driving.

Switching on the SPORT handling mode will result in the following:
- no restriction to the engine torque
- system supported traction control is limited

The SPORT handling mode is designed for driving on closed tracks when the vehicle's own natural oversteer and understeer characteristics are desired and requires a highly skilled and experienced driver able to handle these critical driving situations.

Do not switch on the SPORT handling when a spare wheel is mounted.

ESP® is activated automatically when the engine is started.

It may be best to activate SPORT handling mode in the following situations:
- when using snow chains
- in deep snow
- on sand or gravel

WARNING
Switch off the SPORT handling mode and switch on the ESP® immediately if the aforementioned circumstances do not apply anymore. Otherwise the SPORT handling mode will only stabilize the vehicle to a limited extent when it is starting to skid or a wheel is spinning.

When SPORT handling mode is activated:

- ESP® only improves driving stability to a limited degree.
- the engine's torque is restricted only to a limited degree and the drive wheels can spin. The spinning of the wheels results in a cutting action, which provides better grip.
- traction control is still activated.
- ESP® still provides support when you brake firmly.
If SPORT handling mode is activated and one or more wheels start to spin, the ESP® warning lamp in the instrument cluster flashes. ESP® only stabilizes the vehicle to a limited degree.

•► To activate: briefly press button 1.

The SPORT handling mode warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.

The SPORT handling mode message appears in the multifunction display.

•► To deactivate: briefly press button 1.

The SPORT handling mode warning lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.