Drive Program - Mercedes-Benz SLC Operator's Manual

Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
X
pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts to a lower
gear depending on the engine speed.
Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
X
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up.
Drive programs
Drive program C (Comfort)
Drive program C is characterized by the follow-
ing:
the vehicle delivers comfortable, economical
R
handling characteristics.
the vehicle pulls away more gently in forward
R
and reverse gears, unless the accelerator
pedal is depressed fully.
the vehicle has improved driving stability, for
R
example on slippery road surfaces.
optimal fuel consumption resulting from the
R
automatic transmission shifting up sooner.
The vehicle is driven in the low engine speed
range and the wheels are less likely to spin.
the suspension exhibits comfortable damping
R
settings (vehicles with adaptive adjustable
damping or AMG sports suspension).
the steering exhibits a comfortable steering
R
curve.
Drive program S (Sport)
Drive program S is characterized by the follow-
ing:
the vehicle exhibits sporty driving character-
R
istics.
the vehicle pulls away in first gear.
R
the automatic transmission shifts up later.
R
The fuel consumption possibly being higher
as a result of the later automatic transmission
shift points.
the suspension exhibits firm damping set-
R
tings (vehicles with adaptive adjustable
damping or AMG sports suspension).
the steering exhibits a sporty steering curve.
R
Automatic transmission
Drive program S+ (Sport Plus)
Drive program S+ is characterized by the fol-
lowing:
the vehicle exhibits particularly sporty driving
R
characteristics.
the vehicle pulls away in first gear.
R
the automatic transmission shifts up later.
R
The fuel consumption possibly being higher
as a result of the later automatic transmission
shift points.
the suspension exhibits particularly firm
R
damping settings (vehicles with adaptive
adjustable damping or AMG sports suspen-
sion).
the steering exhibits a sporty steering curve.
R
the ECO start/stop function is not available.
R
Drive program I (Individual)
In drive program I the following properties of the
drive program can be selected:
the drive (engine and transmission manage-
R
ment)
the suspension (vehicles with adaptive
R
adjustable damping or AMG sports suspen-
sion)
the steering
R
the availability of the ECO start/stop function
R
Information about configuring drive program I
with the multimedia system can be found in the
Digital Operator's Manual.
Drive program E (Economy)
Drive program E is characterized by the follow-
ing:
the vehicle exhibits comfortable, economical
R
handling characteristics.
the vehicle pulls away more gently in forward
R
and reverse gears, unless the accelerator
pedal is depressed fully.
the vehicle has improved driving stability, for
R
example on slippery road surfaces.
optimal fuel consumption resulting from the
R
automatic transmission shifting up sooner.
The vehicle is driven in the low engine speed
range and the wheels are less likely to spin.
the suspension exhibits comfortable damping
R
settings (vehicles with adaptive adjustable
damping or AMG sports suspension).
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