Mercedes-Benz AMG E-Class Sedan 2021 Manual page 24

22 Driving and parking
DRIFT MODE is automatically deactivated in the
following situations:
ESP ® is activated.
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manual shifting is deactivated – the gearbox
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is in position h.
the drive program I (RACE) is switched
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off.
the vehicle is switched off.
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automatic switch off is required by the vehi‐
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cle.
% After drifting and before continuing the jour‐
ney, check the wheels and tires for damage.
In particular, check the tire tread depth and
tire contact surface over the entire width of
the tires (see the vehicle Operator's Manual).
AMG adaptive sport suspension system +
Function of AMG adaptive sport suspension
system +
The AMG adaptive sport suspension system + is
an air suspension system with variable damping
for improved driving characteristics. The all-
round level control system ensures the best pos‐
sible suspension and constant ground clearance,
even with a laden vehicle. When driving at
speed, the vehicle is lowered automatically to
improve driving safety and to reduce fuel con‐
sumption. You also have the option of manually
adjusting the vehicle level.
The damping is set individually for each wheel
and is affected by the following factors:
Driving style, e.g. sporty
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Road condition, e.g. bumps
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The individual selection of Sport, Sport + or
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COMFORT
The AMG adaptive sport suspension system +
includes the following components and func‐
tions:
Air suspension with variable spring rate and
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automatic level control
Speed-dependent lowering to reduce fuel
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consumption
Manually selectable high-level setting for
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greater ground clearance
ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping System with
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constant damping force adjustment)
DYNAMIC SELECT switch and level button.
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Suspension setting button
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Suspension settings and vehicle level per
drive program
Mercedes-AMG E 53 4MATIC+
Drive programs o and A:
The suspension setting is comfortable.
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The vehicle is set to the normal level.
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When driving at speeds of 100 mph
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(160 km/h) or above, the vehicle is lowered.
When driving at speeds below 87 mph
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(140 km/h), the vehicle is raised again.
4MATIC+ is dynamically synchronized.
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Drive programs C, B and I
The suspension setting is firmer.
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The vehicle is set to the low level.
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The vehicle is not lowered any further if you
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are traveling at higher speeds.
4MATIC+ is more dynamically synchronized.
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