Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual page 180

Driving systems
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Sport mode
The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in
Sport mode ensures even better contact with
the road. Select this mode when employing a
sporty driving style, e.g. on winding country
roads.
Press button :.
X
Indicator lamp = lights up. You have selec-
ted Sport mode.
AMG Suspension System SPORT
The
sage appears in the multifunction display .
Sport + mode
The very firm setting of the suspension set-
ting in Sport + mode ensures the best possi-
ble contact with the road. Select this mode
only when driving on race circuits.
If indicator lamps ; and = are off:
Press button : twice.
X
Indicator lamps ; and = light up. You
have selected Sport + mode.
AMG Suspension System SPORT +
The
message appears in the multifunction dis-
play .
If indicator lamp = lights up:
Press button : once.
X
Second indicator lamp ; lights up. You
have selected Sport + mode.
AMG Suspension System SPORT +
The
message appears in the multifunction dis-
play .
Comfort mode
In Comfort mode, the driving characteristics
of your vehicle are more comfortable. Select
this mode if you favor a more comfortable
driving style, but also when driving fast on
straight roads, e.g. highways.
Press button : repeatedly until indicator
X
lamps ; and = go out.
You have selected Comfort mode.
AMG Suspension System COMFORT
The
message appears in the multifunction dis-
play .
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are per-
manently driven. Together with ESP
improves the traction of your vehicle when-
ever a drive wheel spins due to insufficient
grip.
mes-
If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC
can neither reduce the risk of accident nor
override the laws of physics. 4MATIC cannot
take account of road, weather and traffic con-
ditions. 4MATIC is only an aid. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good
time and for staying in your lane.
If a drive wheel spins due to insufficient grip:
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
R
necessary when pulling away.
Accelerate less when driving.
R
! Never tow the vehicle with one axle
raised. This may damage the transfer case.
Damage of this sort is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All
wheels must remain either on the ground or
be fully raised. Observe the instructions for
towing the vehicle with all wheels in full
contact with the ground.
In wintry driving conditions, the maximum
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effect of 4MATIC can only be achieved if
you use winter tires (M+S tires), with snow
chains if necessary.
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