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Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
X
pressure point.
The 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 characterised 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.
®
ESP
provides the optimum compromise
R
between traction and stability. Further infor-
®
mation on ESP
(
Y
i
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 characterised 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. As
R
a result of the later automatic transmission
shift points, the fuel consumption may be
higher.
the suspension exhibits firm damping set-
R
tings.
page 67).
Automatic transmission
the steering exhibits a sporty steering curve.
R
®
ESP
provides the optimum compromise
R
between traction and stability. Further infor-
®
mation on ESP
(
page 67).
Y
Drive program S+ (Sport Plus)
Drive program S+ is characterised 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. As
R
a result of the later automatic transmission
shift points, the fuel consumption may be
higher.
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
®
ESP
emphasises the vehicle's own over-
R
steering and understeering characteristics.
This enables a more active driving style. This
drive program requires more interaction from
the driver. Further information on ESP
(
page 67).
Y
i
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 on configuring drive program I with
the multimedia system can be found in the Dig-
ital Owner's Manual.
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