Dynamic Select Switch; Automatic Transmission - Mercedes-Benz A-Class AMG 2020 Operator's Manual

DYNAMIC SELECT switch

Function of the DYNAMIC SELECT switch
% This chapter describes the function of the
DYNAMIC SELECT switch for the
Mercedes‑AMG A 35 4MATIC.
Use the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to change
between the following drive programs:
o (Slippery): optimized pulling away and
driving characteristics in wintry and slip‐
pery road conditions
= (Individual): individual settings
A (Comfort): comfortable and economical
driving style
C (Sport): sporty driving style
B (Sport +): particularly sporty driving style
Mercedes-AMG recommends selecting the drive
program A when in city traffic or stop-and-go
traffic.
Depending on the drive program selected, the
following vehicle characteristics will change:
Drive
R
Engine and transmission management
-
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
-
AMG Dynamics
R
The agility functions are automatically
-
selected depending on the drive program.
The steering, shift timing point and stabi‐
-
lization functions are adapted to the
selected drive program.
Suspension
R
Availability of glide mode
R
Driving and parking

Automatic transmission

Manual gearshifting
To activate/deactivate: press button 1.
#
If indicator lamp 2 is lit, manual gearshift‐
ing is activated. The current gear is displayed
in the multifunction display.
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