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Driving systems
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The mode can also be set using the
DYNAMIC SELECT switch (
This is only possible if:
with the AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
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pension button on the centre console, and
with the DYNAMIC SELECT switch, the
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same mode is selected for the suspension.
This is the case, for example, when both are
set to Comfort mode.
If the ignition is switched off for less than four
hours, the previously selected drive program is
activated when the engine is next started. If the
ignition is switched off for more than four hours,
Comfort mode is activated when the engine is
next started.
Sport mode
The firmer suspension setting in Sport mode
ensures even better contact with the road.
Select this mode when employing a sporty driv-
ing style, e.g. on winding country roads.
Press button : once.
X
Indicator lamp = lights up. You have selected
Sport mode.
The
AMG Ride Control SPORT
AMG Ride Control SPORT
appears in the multifunction display.
Sport + mode
The very firm suspension setting in Sport +
mode ensures optimum contact with the road.
Select this mode only when driving on race cir-
cuits.
If indicator lamps ; and = are off:
Press button : twice.
X
Indicator lamps ; and = light up. You have
selected Sport + mode.
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If indicator lamp = lights up:
X
Comfort mode
In Comfort mode, the driving characteristics of
your vehicle are more comfortable. Select this
mode if you prefer a more comfortable driving
style, but also when driving fast on straight
roads, e.g. motorways.
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4MATIC ensures permanent drive for all four
wheels. Together with ESP
traction of your vehicle whenever a drive wheel
spins due to insufficient grip.
If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you are
inattentive, 4MATIC can neither reduce the risk
of an accident nor override the laws of physics.
4MATIC does not take into account
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4MATIC is only an aid. You are responsible for
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the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle
speed, for braking in good time and for staying in
lane.
If a drive wheel spins due to insufficient grip:
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The
AMG Ride Control SPORT +
AMG Ride Control SPORT +
appears in the multifunction display.
Press button : once.
Second indicator lamp ; lights up. You have
selected Sport + mode.
The
AMG Ride Control SPORT +
AMG Ride Control SPORT +
appears in the multifunction display.
Press button : repeatedly until indicator
lamps ; and = go out.
You have selected Comfort mode.
The
AMG Ride Control COMFORT
AMG Ride Control COMFORT
appears in the multifunction display.
4MATIC (permanent all-wheel drive)
the road and weather conditions
the traffic situation
When pulling away, only depress the acceler-
ator pedal as far as is necessary.
accelerate less when driving.
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 implied warranty. All wheels must
remain either on the ground or be fully raised.
Observe the instructions for towing the vehi-
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