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  • 09/2020
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Activating and deactivating DRIFT MODE
WARNING Risk of skidding and having an accident from wheels spinning

When you use DRIFT MODE, ESP® is not available.

There is an increased risk of skidding and having an accident.

Do not use DRIFT MODE on normal roads.
DRIFT MODE may only be activated and used on closed race circuits, not on public roads.
Make sure that no persons or obstacles are in the close vicinity of your vehicle.
Requirements:

  • ESP® is deactivated More.

  • drive program is selected More.

  • the doors, the bonnet and the boot lid/tailgate are closed.

  • the engine is running and the transmission and engine are at normal operating temperature.

  • the transmission is in manual mode – manual shifting is activated More.

Activating DRIFT MODE

Only a highly qualified and experienced driver should drive in DRIFT MODE.

Read the safety notes and information on ESP®More.

You can activate DRIFT MODE at a speed of up to 99 km/h.

Pull steering wheel gearshift paddles and and hold for half a second.

If all activation conditions are fulfilled, the multifunction display shows the message DRIFT MODE Confirm: Paddle UP Cancel: Paddle DOWN and the warning lamp flashes.

To cancel:
pull the steering wheel gearshift paddle .

The multifunction display shows the message DRIFT MODE cancelled and the warning lamp goes out.

To confirm:
pull the steering wheel gearshift paddle .

The multifunction display shows the message DRIFT MODE active and the warning lamp lights up.

Deactivating DRIFT MODE
Pull steering wheel gearshift paddles and and hold for half a second.

The message DRIFT MODE active and the warning lamp go out.

DRIFT MODE is automatically deactivated in the following situations:

  • ESP® is activated.

  • manual shifting is deactivated – the gearbox is in position .

  • the drive program is switched off.

  • the vehicle is switched off.

After drifting and before continuing the journey, check the wheels and tyres for damage. In particular, check the tyre tread depth and tyre contact surface over the entire width of the tyres More.

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