Selecting A Drive Mode; Gear Shift; Steering Column Gear; Selector - SMART #1 2023 User Manual

102 Driving and parking
● Steering
● Drive mode switching sound effect
ECO mode
● An energy efficient and environmentally
conscious driving experience. Driving in
this mode saves more energy and is
more efficient.
Comfort mode
● The standard mode for daily use. The
comfort mode is on by default when the
vehicle is started, and it provides the
most comfortable driving experience.
Sport mode
● A mode with better dynamic experience
and better sports characteristics. The
acceleration response is faster, provid-
ing a high performance driving
experience.
BRABUS mode
● The four wheel drive exclusive mode
puts the vehicle in the best response
and performance mode, and is opti-
mized for the highest performance, so
that the vehicle gets better sportiness
and dynamic response when
accelerating.

Selecting a drive mode

Drive mode switch button
Tap the button
drive modes on the centre display:
● ECO mode
● Comfort mode
● Sport mode
● BRABUS mode
to select the following

Gear shift

Steering column gear selector
WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to children left unattended in
the vehicle
If children are left unattended in the
vehicle, they could in particular:
● Open doors, thereby endangering
other persons or road users.
● Get out and be struck by oncoming
traffic.
● Operate vehicle equipment and be-
come trapped.
In addition, children could also set the
vehicle in motion, by in particular:
● Releasing the parking brake
● Shifting the gear
● Starting the vehicle
► Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
► When leaving the vehicle, always
take the key with you and lock the
vehicle.
► Keep the key out of the reach of
children.
The driver information display indicates
the current gear position when shifting
gear.
Park
Reverse
Neutral
Drive