Mercedes-Benz A Series 2015 Owner's Manual page 211

Driving systems
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Sport mode
The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in
Sport mode ensures even better contact with
the road. Select this mode when employing a
sporty driving style, e.g. on winding country
roads.
Press button : once.
X
Indicator lamp ; lights up. You have selec-
ted Sport mode.
The AMG Ride Control SPORT AMG Ride Control SPORT
appears in the multifunction display.
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.
Press button : again to switch off indica-
X
tor lamp ;.
You have selected Comfort mode.
The AMG Ride Control COMFORT AMG Ride Control COMFORT
sage appears in the multifunction display.
4MATIC
! Never tow the vehicle with one axle
raised. This may damage the differential.
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 vehicle with all wheels in full
contact with the ground.
4MATIC, together with ESP
traction of your vehicle whenever a drive
wheel spins due to insufficient grip.
If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC
can neither reduce the risk of an accident nor
override the laws of physics. 4MATIC cannot
take account of road, weather and traffic con-
ditions. 4MATIC is only an aid. You are
responsible for 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:
when pulling away, only depress the accel-
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erator pedal as far as is necessary.
accelerate less when driving.
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In wintry driving conditions, the maximum
effect of 4MATIC can only be achieved if
you use winter tyres (M+S tyres), with snow
chains if necessary.
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Suspension with Adaptive Damping
System
General notes
A suspension with the Adaptive Damping Sys-
tem provides improved driving comfort and
continuously controls the calibration of the
dampers. The damping characteristics adapt
to the current operating and driving situation.
The damping is tuned individually to each
wheel and depends on:
your driving style, e.g. sporty
mes-
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the road surface conditions
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the drive program selected
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the vehicle level setting
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The drive program can be set using the
DYNAMIC SELECT button (
Selecting Comfort mode
In the Comfort drive program, the driving
characteristics of your vehicle are more com-
fortable. Therefore, select this drive program
if you prefer a more comfortable driving style.
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