Mercedes-Benz 2009 C 230, Operator'S Manual

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Driving systems
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Warning!
If a drive wheel is spinning due to
insufficient traction:
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While driving off, apply as little throttle as
possible.
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While driving, ease up on the accelerator
pedal.
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Adapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid.
The 4MATIC cannot prevent accidents
resulting from excessive speed.
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Do not tow with one axle raised. Doing so
could damage the transfer case, which is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty. All wheels must be on or off the
ground. Observe instructions for towing the
vehicle with all wheels on the ground.
! Only conduct operational or performance
tests on a two-axle dynamometer. If such
tests are necessary, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. You could
otherwise seriously damage the brake
system and/or the transfer case which is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
i In winter operation, the maximum
effectiveness of the 4MATIC is only
achieved with winter tires (
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page 284) or
snow chains as required.
Dynamic handling package with sport
driving mode
This feature is only available in Canada
vehicles.
The most important part of the dynamic
handling package with sport driving mode is
the variable damping system. It adjusts
damping to the respective driving condition
automatically.
The damping adjustment depends on
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your driving style
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the road condition
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your individual selection, see the following
description
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The
sport driving mode button selects the
automatic shift programs
C/S. For
information on the automatic shift programs,
see “Automatic shift
programs” (
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page 124). The automatic
transmission with dynamic handling package
with sport driving mode contains additional
steering wheel gearshift controls, see “One-
touch gearshifting” (
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page 125).
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Indicator lamp
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Sport driving mode button
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Start the engine.
The settings remain stored until you turn off
the engine.
Sporty damping adjustment
The firmer suspension tuning in a sport
driving mode provides enhanced road
contact. Select this mode for sporty driving
style, for example on winding highways.
Controls in detail