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the availability of the ECO start/stop func-
tion
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the climate control
Information about configuring drive program I
with the multimedia system can be found in
the Digital Operator's Manual.
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To permanently select the gears in drive
program I using the steering wheel paddle
shifters, select the M (manual) setting for
the drive.
Offroad drive program
The Off-road drive program is characterized
by the following:
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the vehicle exhibits optimal driving charac-
teristics on easily negotiable off-road ter-
rain.
Drive program E (Economy)
Drive program E is characterized by the follow-
ing:
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comfort-oriented engine settings.
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optimal fuel consumption resulting from the
automatic transmission shifting up sooner.
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the vehicle pulls away more gently in
forward and reverse gears, unless the accel-
erator pedal is depressed fully.
R
the vehicle has improved driving stability,
for example on slippery road surfaces.
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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.
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gliding mode is activated automatically
when engine-internal conditions are fulfilled
and the accelerator is not depressed. At the
same time the transmission’s clutch opens
and the vehicle rolls freely using its kinetic
energy. As a result great distances can be
completed without the engine brake and
fuel consumption reduced.
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The availability of gliding mode depends on
various factors, including the following:
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the engine and transmission temperature
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the downhill gradient
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the vehicle speed
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performing regular adaptation functions
When you depress the brake pedal, gliding
mode is deactivated, depending on pedal
pressure.
When you activate cruise control or Active
Distance Assist DISTRONIC, gliding mode is
not available.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Drive program I (Individual)
In drive program I the following properties of
the drive program can be selected:
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the drive (engine management)
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the transmission management
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the suspension (vehicles with AMG adaptive
sport suspension system)
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ESP
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Information about configuring drive program I
with the multimedia system can be found in
the Digital Operator's Manual.
Drive program C (Comfort)
Drive program C is characterized by the follow-
ing:
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the vehicle delivers comfortable, economical
handling characteristics.
R
the vehicle pulls away more gently in
forward and reverse gears, unless the accel-
erator pedal is depressed fully.
R
the vehicle has improved driving stability,
for example on slippery road surfaces.
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optimal fuel consumption resulting from the
automatic transmission shifting up sooner.
The vehicle is driven in the low engine speed
range and the wheels are less likely to spin.
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gliding mode is available.
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the ECO start/stop function is available.
Drive program S (Sport)
Drive program S is characterized by the follow-
ing:
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the vehicle exhibits sporty driving character-
istics.
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the automatic transmission shifts up later.
The fuel consumption possibly being higher
as a result of the later automatic transmis-
sion shift points.
R
the suspension exhibits stiff springing and
damping settings (vehicles with AIR adaptive
sport suspension system).
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gliding mode is not available.
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the ECO start/stop function is not available.
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