Program Mode Selector Switch - Mercedes-Benz 2004 C-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

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Automatic transmission*

Program mode selector switch

The program mode selector switch is
located on the lower part of the center
console.
1 Program mode selector switch
S Sport For standard driving
C Comfort For comfort driving
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Never change the program mode when
the gear selector lever is out of
position P. This could result in a
change of driving characteristics for
which you may not be prepared.
Press program mode selector
switch 1 repeatedly until the letter of
the desired shift program appears in
the multifunction display ( page 109).
Select C for comfort driving:
The vehicle starts out in second
gear (both forward and reverse) for
gentler starts. This does not apply if
full throttle is applied or gear
range 1 is selected.
Traction and driving stability are
improved on icy roads.
Upshifts occur earlier even when
you give more gas. The engine then
operates at lower rpms and the
wheels are less likely to spin.
The power transmission ratio for
gear selector lever position R
changes depending on the program
mode selected (S or C).