i
If the activation conditions are no longer ful-
filled, RACE START is cancelled. The RACE
RACE
START cancelled
START cancelled message appears in the
multifunction display.
X To cancel: pull the left steering wheel shift
paddle (Y page 150).
or
X To confirm: pull the right steering wheel shift
paddle (Y page 150).
The RACE START available Depress
RACE START available Depress
accelerator accelerator message appears in the multi-
function display.
i If you do not depress the accelerator pedal
fully within two seconds, RACE START is can-
celled. The RACE
RACE START
START not
not possible
possible See
See
Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual message appears in the
multifunction display.
X Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
The engine speed rises to approximately
3,500 rpm.
The RACE
RACE START START Release
Release brake
braketo
tostart
start
message appears in the multifunction display.
i If you do not release the brake pedal within
five seconds, RACE START is cancelled. The
RACE
RACE START START cancelled
cancelled message appears in
the multifunction display.
X Take your foot off the brake, but keep the
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle pulls away at maximum acceler-
ation.
The RACE RACE START
START active
active message appears in
the multifunction display.
RACE START is deactivated when the vehicle
reaches a speed of approximately 50 km/h.
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 not pos‐
RACE START not pos‐
sible See Owner's Manual sible See Owner's Manual orRACE START
RACE START
cancelled
cancelled message appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
i After using it several times in short succes-
sion, RACE START will be unavailable until a
certain distance has been driven. AIRMATIC
General notes AIRMATIC is an air suspension system with var-
iable damping for improved driving comfort. All- round level control ensures the best possible
suspension and constant ground clearance,
even with a laden vehicle. When you drive at
speed, the vehicle is lowered automatically to
improve driving safety and to reduce fuel con-
sumption. You also have the option of manually
adjusting the vehicle level. AIRMATIC consists
of level setting, level control and the ADS (Adap- tive Damping System).
The vehicle level can be set using the DYNAMIC
SELECT switch (Y page 141) or the level button
(Y page 182). The setting always corresponds
to the last function selected.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
People's limbs may become trapped if they
are located underneath the vehicle or
between the vehicle body and the tyres when the vehicle is lowering. There is a danger of
injury.
When lowering the vehicle, make sure no one
is underneath the vehicle or in the immediate vicinity of the wheel arches.
i If one of the doors is open, the vehicle is not
lowered.
Vehicle level Setting the raised vehicle level
It is possible to choose between the "Normal"
and "Raised" vehicle levels below a speed of182
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