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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 ...

Decoupling a trailer
WARNING   While you are coupling or decoupling a trailer, make sure nobody locks or unlocks the vehicle and/or opens or closes doors or the tailgate. The vehicle's level could change an ...

Notes for 4MATIC vehicles
Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed with either the front or the rear axle raised, as doing so will damage the transmission. If the vehicle has transmission damage or damage to the front or ...