Mercedes-Benz 2001 M-Class, Operator'S Manual

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SPORT program
Select the SPORT program for sporty,
dynamic handling.
Your selection remains stored even if you
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X
Selector wheel : : engaged: briefly press
selector wheel : .
Selector wheel : extends.
X
To select: turn selector wheel : until indi-
cator lamp ; comes on.
SPORT indicator = appears in the multi-
function display.
R
High-speed level, –15 mm compared to
highway level, is set.
R
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) adapts
sporty damping characteristics to the
current operating and driving conditions.
R
The automatic transmission selects the
automatic drive program for a sporty
driving style.
R
The sporty accelerator pedal curve is
selected, e.g. the accelerator pedal no
longer has to be pressed as far to accel-
erate.
R
The sporty steering curve is selected,
e.g. greater force is required when steer-
ing.
i You cannot select the SPORT program if
LOW RANGE has been selected. The
Drive Program SPORT Not in LOW Drive Program SPORT Not in LOW
RANGE RANGE message then appears in the multi-
function display.
Snow program
Select the snow program for driving in snow
with or without snow chains.
X
Selector wheel : : engaged: briefly press
selector wheel : .
Selector wheel : extends.
X
To select: turn selector wheel : until indi-
cator lamp ; comes on.
Snow indicator = appears in the multi-
function display.
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