Mercedes-Benz SLC 2018 Operator's Manual page 151

When the HOLD function is activated, the trans-
mission is automatically shifted to position j
if:
the driver's seat belt is not fastened and the
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driver's door is open.
the engine is switched off, unless it is auto-
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matically switched off by the ECO start/stop
function.
The electric parking brake secures the vehicle
automatically if the HOLD function is activated
when the vehicle is stationary and:
a system malfunction occurs.
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the power supply is not sufficient.
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If a malfunction in the electric parking brake
occurs, the transmission may also be shifted
into position j automatically.
Adaptive damping system
General notes
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Mercedes-AMG SLC 43: the adaptive
damping system is called AMG RIDE CON-
TROL sports suspension.
A suspension with the adaptive damping system
provides improved driving comfort and contin-
uously controls the calibration of the dampers.
The damping characteristics adapt to the cur-
rent operating and driving situation.
The damping is tuned individually to each wheel
and depends on:
your driving style, e.g. sporty
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the road surface conditions
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the selected drive program (
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Selecting the Comfort or Economy drive
programs
In the Comfort and Economy drive programs,
the driving characteristics of your vehicle are
more comfortable. Select one of these drive
programs if you favor a more comfortable driv-
ing style. Also select these drive programs when
driving fast on straight roads, e.g. on straight
stretches of highway.
In urban traffic and stop-start traffic, drive pro-
gram C is recommended.
Press DYNAMIC SELECT button : repeat-
X
edly until the Comfort or Economy drive pro-
gram is selected.
Selecting Sport mode
The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in
the Sport drive program ensures even better
contact with the road. Select this drive program
when employing a sporty driving style, e.g. on
winding country roads.
Press DYNAMIC SELECT button : as many
X
times as necessary until the Sport drive pro-
gram is selected.
Selecting Sport Plus mode
The firmer suspension settings in the Sport
Plus drive program ensure even better contact
with the road. Select this mode when employing
a sporty driving style, e.g. on winding country
roads or, ideally, when driving on closed race
circuits.
Press DYNAMIC SELECT button : repeat-
X
edly until the Sport Plus drive program is
selected.
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Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Important safety notes
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is an electronic
parking aid with ultrasound. It monitors the area
around your vehicle using six sensors in the
front bumper and four sensors in the rear
bumper. Parking Assist PARKTRONIC visually
and audibly indicates the distance between your
vehicle and an object.
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is only an aid. It is
not a replacement for your attention to your
immediate surroundings. You are always
responsible for safe maneuvering, parking and
exiting a parking space. Make sure that there
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