Dynamic Handling Package With Sports Mode - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

you depress the brake pedal again with a cer-
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tain amount of pressure until ë disap-
pears from the multifunction display.
you activate DISTRONIC PLUS.
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When the HOLD function is activated, the trans-
mission is shifted automatically to position P if:
the driver's door is open and the driver's seat
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belt is unfastened.
the engine is switched off, unless it is auto-
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matically switched off by the ECO start/stop
function.
a system malfunction occurs.
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the power supply is not sufficient.
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Dynamic handling package with
sports mode
General notes
The most important part of the dynamic han-
dling package with sports mode is the adjusta-
ble damping system. This automatically controls
and adapts the suspension to the respective
driving situation.
The calibration of the suspension depends on:
your driving style
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the road surface conditions
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your individual selection; see the following
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description
Vehicles with dynamic handling package
with sports mode: In addition to the drive pro-
grams E and S, there is also the manual drive
program M ( page 132).
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Sports tuning
Example: position of dynamic handling package
with sports mode button
Driving systems
The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in
sports mode ensures even better contact with
the road. Select this mode when employing a
sporty driving style, e.g. on winding country
roads.
Start the engine.
X
If indicator lamp ; is not lit: press but-
X
ton :.
Indicator lamp ; lights up. The sports sus-
pension setting is selected.
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Your selection remains stored until you
switch off the engine.
Comfort tuning
In comfort mode, the driving characteristics of
your vehicle are more comfortable. Therefore,
select this mode if you favor a more comfortable
driving style. Select comfort mode also when
driving fast on straight roads, e.g. on straight
stretches of highway.
If indicator lamp = is not lit: press but-
X
ton :.
Indicator lamp = lights up. The comfortable
suspension setting is selected.
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)
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 conditions.
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.
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