If you use RACE START, depending on the ESP® mode selected, there is an increased risk of skidding and having an accident.
the driver's door is closed.
the engine is running and the transmission and engine are at normal operating temperature.
the steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position.
the vehicle is on level ground.
the vehicle is stationary, the brake pedal is depressed (left foot) and the parking brake is released.
one of the drive programs
, 
or 
is selected More.
RACE START may not be used on normal road operation. RACE START must only be activated and used on dedicated race circuits, not on public roads.
Read the safety notes and information on ESP®More.
The engine speed increases. The RACE START Release brake to start message appears in the multifunction display.
If the activation conditions are not fulfilled, RACE START cannot be activated. The RACE START not possible See Owner's Manual message appears in the multifunction display.
If the brake pedal is not released after a short while, RACE START is cancelled. The RACE START cancelled message appears in the multifunction display.
The vehicle pulls away at maximum acceleration. The RACE START active message appears in the multifunction display.
RACE START is deactivated immediately if you release the accelerator pedal during RACE START or if any of the activation conditions are no longer fulfilled. The RACE START cancelled message appears in the multifunction display.
After using it several times in short succession, RACE START is unavailable until a certain distance has been driven.