Mercedes-Benz 2016 GLC, Operator'S Manual

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DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Use the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to change
the drive program. Depending on the drive
program selected the following vehicle char-
acteristics will change:
R
the drive (engine and transmission man-
agement)
R
the suspension
R
the steering
R
the availability of the ECO start/stop func-
tion
R
the climate control:
-
the climate control settings
-
the rear window defroster operation
period
-
the performance of the seat heating
Each time you start the engine with the
SmartKey or the Start/Stop button, drive pro-
gram C is activated. For further information
about starting the engine, see (
Y
page 155).
X
Push DYNAMIC SELECT switch : up or
down until the desired drive program is
selected.
The status icon of the selected drive pro-
gram is shown in the multifunction display.
In addition, the current drive program set-
tings are displayed briefly in the Audio 20 or
COMAND display.
i
In a few countries, the ECO start/stop
function is deactivated at the factory due to
the available fuel grade. In this case, the
ECO start/stop function is not available in
any drive program, regardless of the display
in the Audio 20 or COMAND display.
Available drive programs:
I Individual Individual settings
S+ Sport Plus Particularly sporty driving
characteristics
S Sport Sporty driving character-
istics
C Comfort Comfortable and econom-
ical driving characteristics
E Economy Particularly economical
driving characteristics
Additional information for drive programs
(
Y
page 166).
You can also change gear yourself using the
steering wheel paddle shifters. For further
information on the manual drive program
(
Y
page 167).
Automatic transmission
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position D or R,
the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is
a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position D or R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do
not simultaneously accelerate.
G WARNING
The automatic transmission switches to neu-
tral position N when you switch off the engine.
The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of an
accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking position P. Prevent the parked vehi-
cle from rolling away by applying the parking
brake.
Automatic transmission
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