Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG E 53 4MATIC+, Operator'S Manual Supplement

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I (RACE): driving like on a race track
(Mercedes‑AMG GLE 63 S )
ë (Sand): driving in less demanding off-road
terrain, optimized for driving on sand
F (Trail): driving in less demanding off-road
terrain, optimized for driving on unpaved
roads and loose ground
The I (RACE) drive program may not be
used on normal roads. I (RACE) must only
be activated and used on dedicated race cir‐
cuits, not on public roads.
Mercedes-AMG recommends selecting the drive
program A when in city traffic or stop-and-go
traffic.
Depending on the drive program selected, the
following vehicle characteristics will change:
R
Drive:
-
Engine and transmission management
-
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
R
AMG Dynamics:
-
The agility functions are automatically
selected depending on the drive program.
-
The steering, shift timing point and stabi‐
lization functions are adapted to the
selected drive program.
- When ESP
®
is activated, agility function
Pro is selected in drive program I
(RACE). The Master function is automati‐
cally selected when ESP
®
is deactivated.
R
Position of the exhaust gas flaps
R
Suspension
R
all-wheel drive
R
The I (RACE) drive program has the fol‐
lowing properties:
-
The vehicle exhibits driving characteris‐
tics suited for the racetrack.
-
All vehicle systems are set for maximum
sportiness.
-
The suspension exhibits particularly firm
springing and damping settings.
-
Glide mode is not available.
-
The sporty characteristic (Powerful) is
activated when the exhaust system is
activated.
% You can change the following vehicle charac‐
teristics using the buttons in the center con‐
sole:
R
Position of the exhaust gas flaps
R
Suspension
Automatic transmission
Manual gearshifting
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