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 is characterized by the
following:
• sporty engine 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:
Safety systems
Display messages
(USA only)
(Canada only) The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is
running. A warning tone
also sounds.
Possible causes/consequences and ►
Soluti ...
Activating RACE START
Depress the brake pedal with
your left foot, and keep it depressed.
Turn the drive program selector
clockwise until the RS lamp lights up.
The multifunction display shows the RACE
START Conf ...
Safety notes
WARNING
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