Mercedes-Benz A Series Owner's Manual page 99

Controls
Transmission
Program selector button
The button is on the lower section of the
centre console.
Program selector button
1
C Comfort comfortable driving style
S Sport sporty driving style
The selected drive program (C/S) is shown in
the multi-function display ( page 94).
Y
Press program selector button
X
edly until the letter for the desired drive
program appears in the multi-function dis-
play ( page 94).
Y
Comfort mode C is characterised by the fol-
lowing:
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the vehicle pulling away more gently in
R
forward and reverse gears, unless the
accelerator pedal is depressed fully.
an increase in traction: this improves the
R
driving stability of the vehicle on slippery
road surfaces, for example.
the transmission shifting up sooner: the
R
vehicle is driven at lower engine speeds
and the wheels are less likely to spin.
Driving tips
Accelerator pedal position
Your style of driving influences how AUTO-
TRONIC shifts gear:
little throttle: early upshifts
R
more throttle: late upshifts
R
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
X
1 repeat-
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 transmission shifts back up.
Trailer towing
Drive in the middle of the engine speed
X
range on uphill gradients.
Shift down to 3rd or 2nd gear depending
X
on the incline of the uphill or downhill gra-
dient( page 95), even if cruise control is
Y
activated.
Working on the vehicle
G Risk of accident
Apply the handbrake and move the selector
lever to P when working on the vehicle.
Otherwise, the vehicle could roll away.