Mercedes-Benz

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. Individual wheels could spin and you could lose control of the vehicle.

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 (RACE) is selected More.
the doors, the bonnet and the tailgate are closed.
the engine is running and the transmission and engine are at normal operating temperature.
the transmission is in position .

Activating DRIFT MODE

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

Be sure to read the safety notes and information on ESP®More.

Pull steering wheel gearshift paddles

and

and hold for half a second.

If all activation conditions are fulfilled, the instrument cluster displays the message DRIFT MODE Confirm: Paddle UP Cancel: Paddle DOWN and the DRIFT warning lamp flashes.

To cancel:

pull the steering wheel gearshift paddle

The instrument cluster displays the message DRIFT MODE cancelled and the DRIFT warning lamp goes out.

To confirm:

pull the steering wheel gearshift paddle

The instrument cluster shows the message DRIFT MODE active and the DRIFT warning lamps lights up permanently.

Deactivating DRIFT MODE

Pull steering wheel gearshift paddles

and

and hold for half a second.

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

DRIFT MODE is automatically deactivated in the following situations:

ESP® is activated.
the drive program (RACE) is switched off.
the vehicle is switched off.
automatic switch off is required by the vehicle.