Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Owner'S Manual

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Drive program S+ (Sport Plus)
Drive program S+ is characterised by the fol-
lowing:
R
the vehicle exhibits extremely sporty driv-
ing characteristics
R
the vehicle pulls away in first gear
R
the automatic transmission shifting up
later
R
as a result of the later automatic transmis-
sion shift points, the fuel consumption pos-
sibly being higher
R
the suspension exhibits particularly stiff
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 fol-
lowing:
R
the vehicle exhibits sporty driving charac-
teristics
R
the vehicle pulls away in first gear
R
the automatic transmission shifting up
later
R
as a result of the later automatic transmis-
sion shift points, the fuel consumption pos-
sibly being higher
R
the suspension exhibits stiff springing and
damping settings (vehicles with AIRMATIC)
Drive program C (Comfort)
Drive program C is characterised by the fol-
lowing:
R
the vehicle delivers comfortable, economi-
cal driving characteristics.
R
the vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward and reverse gears unless the accel-
erator pedal is depressed fully.
R
increased sensitivity. This improves driving
stability on slippery road surfaces, for
example.
R
optimal fuel consumption resulting from
the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner. The vehicle is driven in the low
engine speed range and the wheels are less
likely to spin.
Drive program E (Eco)
Drive program E is characterised by the fol-
lowing:
R
the vehicle exhibits comfortable, economi-
cal driving characteristics.
R
the vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward and reverse gears unless the accel-
erator pedal is depressed fully.
R
increased sensitivity. This improves driving
stability on slippery road surfaces, for
example.
R
optimal fuel consumption resulting from
the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner. The vehicle is driven in the low
engine speed range and the wheels are less
likely to spin.
R
during deceleration, the engine is discon-
nected from the drive train. The vehicle
uses kinetic energy and consumes less fuel
(overrun mode).
R
the performance of the air-conditioning and
heating systems are reduced.
Manual gearshifting
General notes
:
Left steering wheel gearshift paddle:
shifts down
;
Right steering wheel gearshift paddle:
shifts up
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