Mercedes-Benz MY17 c-class, Operator'S Manual

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R
the availability of the ECO start/stop function
R
the driver assistance systems
R
the availability of gliding mode
Further information for automatic drive program
characteristics (
Y
page 144).
Additionally, in drive program I you can config-
ure the respective vehicle characteristics using
the multimedia system. You can find informa-
tion about this in the Digital Operator's Manual.
Each time you start the engine with the Smart-
Key or the Start/Stop button, drive program C is
activated. For further information about starting
the engine, see (
Y
page 133).
Selecting the drive program
X
Press DYNAMIC SELECT switch : forwards
or backwards until the desired drive program
is selected.
The status icon of the selected drive program
is shown in the multifunction display.
In addition, the current drive program settings
are displayed briefly in the multimedia system
display.
You can also change gear yourself using the
steering wheel paddle shifters. For further infor-
mation on the manual drive program
(
Y
page 146).
Additional settings
:
Position of the exhaust flap (
Y
page 137)
;
ECO start/stop function (
Y
page 135)
=
ESP
®
(
Y
page 67)
? Suspension (
Y
page 172)
A Permanent activation of manual gearshifting
(
Y
page 146)
When you press buttons : - A the corre-
sponding setting is selected. The DYNAMIC
SELECT switch setting is overwritten.
These settings will also be maintained if you
change with the DYNAMIC SELECT switch in
drive program RACE (S-MODEL), S+, S or C.
If you switch to drive program I, all stored char-
acteristics will be accepted. This is also the case
if you have previously pressed buttons : - A .
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.
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