Mercedes-Benz 2004 C-Class Coupe, Operator'S Manual

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Controls in detail
Automatic transmission*
Program mode selector switch
The program mode selector switch is
located on the lower part of the center
console.
1 Program mode selector switch
S Sport For standard driving
C Comfort For comfort driving
왘
Press program mode selector
switch
1 repeatedly until the letter of
the desired shift program appears in
the multifunction display (
컄
page 109).
Select C for comfort driving:
앫
The vehicle starts out in second
gear (both forward and reverse) for
gentler starts. This does not apply if
full throttle is applied or gear
range
1 is selected.
앫
Traction and driving stability are
improved on icy roads.
앫
Upshifts occur earlier even when
you give more gas. The engine then
operates at lower rpms and the
wheels are less likely to spin.
앫
The power transmission ratio for
gear selector lever position
R
changes depending on the program
mode selected (
S or C ).
!
Never change the program mode when
the gear selector lever is out of
position
P . This could result in a
change of driving characteristics for
which you may not be prepared.