Automatic drive program
Drive program E (drive program C on AMG vehicles) is characterized by the following:
- the vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward and reverse gears, unless the
accelerator pedal is depressed fully
- increased sensitivity. This improves driving
stability on slippery road surfaces, for
example
- the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner. This results in the vehicle being
driven at lower engine speeds and the
wheels being less likely to spin
Drive program S (drive programs S and S+ on
AMG vehicles) is characterized by the
following:
- sporty engine and automatic transmission
settings
- the vehicle pulling away in first gear
- the automatic transmission shifting up
later
- the fuel consumption possibly being higher
as a result of the later automatic
transmission shift points
See also:
Suspension tuning
General notes
The Adaptive Damping System (ADS)
automatically controls the calibration of the
dampers and springs.
The damping is tuned individually to each wheel and depends on:
• your drivi ...
Cargo tie-down rings
Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
• secure the load using the cargo tie down
rings.
• do not use elastic straps or nets to secure
a load, as these are only intended as an
anti-s ...
Checking tire pressure electronically
► Make sure that the SmartKey is in
position
2 in the ignition lock.
► Press and hold the
button on
the multifunction steering wheel until the
standard display appears in the
mu ...