Automatic drive program
Drive program E (drive program C on AMG vehicles) is characterized by the
following:
• comfort-oriented engine and automatic transmission settings
• optimal fuel consumption resulting from the automatic transmission shifting
up sooner
• 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:
PRE-SAFE® (preventative occupant protection)
WARNING
The PRE-SAFE® system reduces the impact of
an accident on vehicle occupants, as long as
their seat belts have been fastened correctly.
Although your vehicle is equipped with a PRESAF ...
Menu overview
The number of menus shown depends on the optional equipment in the vehicle.
The Audio and Tel menus differ slightly in vehicles with an audio system and
vehicles with COMAND. The examples given ...
Hydroplaning
If water has accumulated to a certain depth on the road surface, there is a danger
of hydroplaning occurring, even if:
you drive at low speeds.
the tires have adequate tread depth.
For this ...