Automatic Transmission - Mercedes-Benz C-Clas 2016 Owner's Manual

Automatic transmission

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Move the gear lever firmly to the left, beyond
X
the point of resistance, then forwards.
The ECO start/stop function is not available
when reverse gear is engaged. Further informa-
tion on the ECO start/stop function
( page 137).
Y
Gearshift recommendation
The gearshift recommendations assist you in
adopting an economical driving style. The rec-
ommended gear is shown in the multifunction
display.
Shift gear according to gearshift recommen-
X
dation : when shown in the multifunction
display of the instrument cluster.
Drive programs
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
R
the steering
R
the availability of the ECO start/stop function
R
the climate control
R
Information about configuring drive program I
with the multimedia system can be found in the
Digital Owner's Manual.
Drive program S+ (Sport Plus)
Drive program S+ is characterised by the fol-
lowing:
the vehicle exhibits particularly sporty driving
R
characteristics
the suspension exhibits particularly firm
R
springing and damping settings (vehicles with
AIRMATIC)
the ECO start/stop function is not available
R
Drive program S (Sport)
Drive program S is characterised by the follow-
ing:
the vehicle exhibits sporty driving character-
R
istics
the suspension exhibits firm springing and
R
damping settings (vehicles with AIRMATIC)
Drive program C (Comfort)
Drive program C is characterised by the follow-
ing:
the vehicle exhibits comfortable, economical
R
driving characteristics
the vehicle has improved driving stability, for
R
example on slippery road surfaces
Drive program E (Economy)
Drive program E is characterised by the follow-
ing:
the vehicle exhibits comfortable, economical
R
driving characteristics
the vehicle has improved driving stability, for
R
example on slippery road surfaces
the performance of the air-conditioning and
R
heating systems is reduced
Automatic transmission
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position D or R,
the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is
a risk of an accident.