Drive Program - Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual

Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
X
pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts to a lower
gear depending on the engine speed.
Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
X
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up.
Drive programs
All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG
vehicles)
Drive program C (Comfort)
Drive program C is characterized by the follow-
ing:
the vehicle pulls away more gently in forward
R
and reverse gears, unless the accelerator
pedal is depressed fully.
low fuel consumption resulting from the auto-
R
matic transmission shifting up sooner. The
vehicle is driven in the low engine speed range
and the wheels are less likely to spin.
the suspension exhibits comfortable damping
R
settings.
the steering exhibits a comfortable steering
R
curve.
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ESP provides the optimum compromise
R
between traction and stability. For further
information about ESP
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Select this drive program for difficult road
conditions, e.g. snow and ice or wet road sur-
faces.
Drive program S (Sport)
Drive program S is characterized by the follow-
ing:
the vehicle exhibits sporty driving character-
R
istics.
the vehicle pulls away in first gear.
R
the automatic transmission shifts up later.
R
The fuel consumption possibly being higher
as a result of the later automatic transmission
shift points.
the suspension exhibits firm damping set-
R
tings.
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Automatic transmission
the steering exhibits a sporty steering curve.
R
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ESP provides the optimum compromise
R
between traction and stability. For further
information about ESP
Drive program S+ (Sport Plus)
Drive program S+ is characterized by the fol-
lowing:
the vehicle exhibits particularly sporty driving
R
characteristics.
the vehicle pulls away in first gear.
R
the automatic transmission shifts up later.
R
The fuel consumption possibly being higher
as a result of the later automatic transmission
shift points.
the suspension exhibits particularly firm
R
damping settings (vehicles with adaptive
adjustable damping).
the suspension exhibits firm damping set-
R
tings (vehicles with Active Body Control).
the steering exhibits a sporty steering curve.
R
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ESP emphasizes the vehicle's own over-
R
steering and understeering characteristics.
This enables a more active driving style. This
drive program requires increased driver inter-
action. For further information about ESP
see ( page 63).
Y
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Only select this drive program if the road
conditions are good, e.g. the road is dry and
the route ahead is clearly visible.
Drive program I (Individual)
In drive program I the following properties of the
drive program can be selected:
the drive (engine and transmission manage-
R
ment)
the suspension
R
the steering
R
the control thresholds of ESP
R
Information about configuring drive program I
with the multimedia system can be found in the
Digital Operator's Manual.
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