Program selector button
General information
The program selector button allows you to choose between different driving characteristics.
Program selector button on all models except AMG vehicles
For further information on the automatic drive program
•► Press program selector button :
repeatedly until the letter for the desired gearshift program appears in the multifunction display.
The automatic transmission shifts to automatic drive program E each time the engine is started.
AMG vehicles
Drive program selector with manual drive program
For further information on the automatic drive program
Only change from automatic drive program C, S or S+ to manual drive program M when the vehicle is stationary.
•► Turn drive program selector 1 until the desired drive program appears in the multifunction display in the speedometer.
The drive program indicator on drive program selector 1 lights up in red.
The automatic transmission shifts to automatic drive program C each time the engine is started.
RS cannot be selected during normal driving. For further information on RACE START
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