Mercedes-Benz A Series 2015 Owner's Manual page 179

Automatic transmission
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driven at lower engine speeds and the
wheels being less likely to spin.
gliding mode is activated automatically
R
when engine-internal conditions are fulfil-
led and the accelerator is not depressed. At
the same time the transmission's clutch
opens and the vehicle rolls freely using its
kinetic energy. As a result great distances
can be completed without the engine brake
and fuel consumption reduced.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Drive program I (Individual)
In drive program I the following properties of
the drive program can be selected:
the drive (engine management)
R
the transmission management
R
the suspension (vehicles with AMG RIDE
R
CONTROL)
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ESP
R
Information about configuring drive program I
with COMAND Online or Audio 20 can be
found in the Digital Owner's Manual.
Drive program C (Comfort)
Drive program C is characterised by the fol-
lowing:
the vehicle delivers comfortable, economi-
R
cal driving characteristics.
the vehicle pulling away more gently in
R
forward and reverse gears unless the accel-
erator pedal is depressed fully.
the vehicle having improved driving stabil-
R
ity, for example on slippery road surfaces.
optimal fuel consumption resulting from
R
the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner. The vehicle is driven in the low
engine speed range and the wheels are less
likely to spin.
gliding mode is available.
R
the ECO start/stop function is available.
R
Drive program S (Sport)
Drive program S is characterised by the fol-
lowing:
the vehicle exhibits sporty driving charac-
R
teristics
the automatic transmission shifting up
R
later. as a result of the later automatic
transmission shift points, the fuel con-
sumption possibly being higher.
the suspension exhibits stiff springing and
R
damping settings (vehicles with AIR RIDE
CONTROL).
gliding mode is not available.
R
the ECO start/stop function is not availa-
R
ble.
Drive program S+ (Sport Plus)
Drive program S+ is characterised by the fol-
lowing:
the vehicle exhibits particularly sporty driv-
R
ing characteristics.
the automatic transmission shifting up
R
later.
as a result of the later automatic transmis-
R
sion shift points, the fuel consumption pos-
sibly being higher.
the suspension exhibits particularly stiff
R
springing and damping settings (vehicles
with AIR RIDE CONTROL).
gliding mode is not available.
R
the ECO start/stop function is not availa-
R
ble.
Drive program RACE (vehicles with AMG
RIDE CONTROL)
Drive program RACE is characterised by the
following:
the vehicle exhibits driving characteristics
R
suitable for the racetrack.
all vehicle systems are set for maximum
R
sportiness.
the automatic transmission shifting up
R
later.