Gearshift recommendation
The gearshift recommendations assist you in
adopting an economical driving style. The rec-
ommended gear is shown in the multifunction
display.
X
Shift gear according to gearshift recommen-
dation
:
when shown in the multifunction
display of the instrument cluster.
Drive programs
Drive program I (Individual)
In drive program I the following properties of the
drive program can be selected:
R
the drive (engine and transmission manage-
ment)
R
the suspension
R
the steering
R
the availability of the ECO start/stop function
R
the climate control
Information about configuring drive program I
with the multimedia system can be found in the
Digital Owner's Manual.
Drive program S+ (Sport Plus)
Drive program S+ is characterised by the fol-
lowing:
R
the vehicle exhibits particularly sporty driving
characteristics.
R
the suspension exhibits particularly firm
springing and damping settings (vehicles with
AIRMATIC).
R
the ECO start/stop function is not available.
Drive program S (Sport)
Drive program S is characterised by the follow-
ing:
R
the vehicle exhibits sporty driving character-
istics.
R
the suspension exhibits firm springing and
damping settings (vehicles with AIRMATIC).
Drive program C (Comfort)
Drive program C is characterised by the follow-
ing:
R
the vehicle delivers comfortable, economical
driving characteristics.
R
the vehicle having improved driving stability,
for example on slippery road surfaces.
Drive program E (Economy)
Drive program E is characterised by the follow-
ing:
R
the vehicle exhibits comfortable, economical
driving characteristics.
R
the vehicle having improved driving stability,
for example on slippery road surfaces.
R
the performance of the air-conditioning and
heating systems is reduced.
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.
Automatic transmission
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Driving
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