Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2018 Operator's Manual page 185

more comfortable driving style. Select comfort
mode also when driving fast on straight roads,
e.g. on straight stretches of highway.
Select the E or C drive program with the
X
DYNAMIC SELECT switch (
The vehicle is raised to the normal level.
When driving at speeds above 78 mph
(125 km/h), the vehicle is automatically low-
ered by 0.6 in (15 mm) in the E and C drive pro-
grams. When driving at speeds below 50 mph
(80 km/h) the vehicle is raised again.
AMG adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem
General notes
The electronically controlled damping system
works continuously. This improves driving
safety and ride comfort.
The damping is tuned individually to each wheel
and depends on:
your driving style, e.g. sporty
R
the road surface condition, e.g. bumps
R
your individual selection of Sport, Sport + or
R
Comfort
The suspension setting is adjusted using the
corresponding button in the center console.
i
The mode can also be set using the
DYNAMIC SELECT switch (
This is only possible if:
using the AMG adaptive sport suspension
R
system button on the center console, and
using the DYNAMIC SELECT switch, the
R
same mode is selected for the chassis. This
is the case, for example, when both are set
to Comfort mode.
Each time you start the engine with the Smart-
Key or the Start/Stop button, Comfort mode is
activated. For further information about starting
the engine, see ( page 138).
Y
Sport mode
page 144).
Y
The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in
Sport mode ensures even better contact with
the road. Select this mode when employing a
sporty driving style, e.g. on winding country
roads.
X
Sport + mode
The very firm setting of the suspension setting in
Sport + mode ensures the best possible contact
with the road. Select this mode only when driv-
ing on race circuits.
If indicator lamps ; and = are off:
page 144).
Y
X
If indicator lamp = lights up:
X
Comfort mode
In Comfort mode, the driving characteristics of
your vehicle are more comfortable. Select this
mode if you favor a comfortable driving style.
This mode is also suitable if you are driving fast
on straight roads, such as on straight stretches
of a highway.
Driving systems
Press button :.
Indicator lamp = lights up. You have selected
Sport mode.
The AMG Suspension System SPORT
sage appears in the multifunction display.
Press button : twice.
Indicator lamps ; and = light up. You have
selected Sport + mode.
The AMG Suspension System SPORT +
sage appears in the multifunction display.
Press button : once.
Second indicator lamp ; lights up. You have
selected Sport + mode.
The AMG Suspension System SPORT +
sage appears in the multifunction display.
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