Automatic Transmission - Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Series Supplement Manual

I (RACE): driving like on a race track
(Mercedes‑AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+)
ë (Sand): driving in less demanding off-road
terrain, optimized for driving on sand
F (Trial): driving in less demanding off-road
terrain, optimized for driving on unpaved
roads and loose ground
The I (RACE) drive program may not be
used on normal roads. I (RACE) must only
be activated and used on dedicated race cir‐
cuits, not on public roads.
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
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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
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AMG Dynamics
R
The agility functions are automatically
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selected depending on the drive program.
The steering, shift timing point and stabi‐
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lization functions are adapted to the
selected drive program.
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When ESP is activated, agility function
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Pro is selected in drive program I
(RACE). The Master function is automati‐
®
cally selected when ESP is deactivated.
Position of the exhaust gas flaps
R
Suspension
R
4MATIC+ all-wheel drive
R
The I(RACE) drive program has the fol‐
R
lowing properties:
The vehicle exhibits driving characteris‐
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tics suited for race circuits.
All vehicle systems are designed for maxi‐
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mum sportiness.
The suspension has a particularly tight
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suspension and damping system.
Glide mode is not available.
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The sporty characteristic (Powerful) is
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activated when the exhaust system is
activated.
Driving and parking
% You can change the following vehicle charac‐
teristics using the buttons in the center con‐
sole:
Position of the exhaust gas flaps
R
Suspension
R

Automatic transmission

Manual gearshifting
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