Matic (Permanent Four-Wheel Drive); Dynamic Handling Package With Sports Mode - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Dynamic handling package with
sports mode
General notes
The most important part of the dynamic
handling package with sports mode is the
adjustable damping system. This
automatically controls and adapts the
suspension to the respective driving
situation.
The calibration of the suspension depends
on:
your driving style
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the road surface conditions
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your individual selection; see the following
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description
Vehicles with dynamic handling package
with sports mode: In addition to the drive
programs E and S, there is also the manual
drive program M( page 176).
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Sports tuning
Example: position of dynamic handling package
with sports mode button
The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in
sports mode ensures even better contact
with the road. Select this mode when
employing a sporty driving style, e.g. on
winding country roads.
Start the engine.
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If indicator lamp ; is not lit: press
X
button :.
Indicator lamp ; lights up. The sports
suspension setting is selected.
Driving systems
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Your selection remains stored until you
switch off the engine.
Comfort tuning
In comfort mode, the driving characteristics
of your vehicle are more comfortable.
Therefore, select this mode if you favor a
more comfortable driving style. Select
comfort mode also when driving fast on
straight roads, e.g. on straight stretches of
freeway.
If indicator lamp = is not lit: press
X
button :.
Indicator lamp = lights up. The
comfortable suspension setting is
selected.

4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)

If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC
can neither reduce the risk of accident nor
override the laws of physics. 4MATIC cannot
take account of road, weather and traffic
conditions. 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 your lane.
If a drive wheel spins due to insufficient grip:
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far
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as necessary when pulling away.
Accelerate less when driving.
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! Never tow the vehicle with one axle
raised. This may damage the transfer case.
Damage of this sort is not covered by the
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