X
Turn drive program selector switch : until
the desired drive program is shown in the
multifunction display.
The drive program indicator on the drive
program selector lights up red.
i
The automatic transmission shifts to
automatic drive program C each time the
engine is started.
i
RS cannot be selected during normal
driving. For further information on RACE
START, see (Y page 196).
AMG button (SETUP)
You can save and call up the following
presettings with the AMG button:
R
Drive program (Y page 167)
R
Suspension tuning
X
To store: press and hold AMG button :
until you hear a tone.
X
To call up: press AMG button :.
The stored drive program is selected.
X
To display: briefly press AMG button :.
The multifunction display shows the SETUP
in the AMG menu (Y page 237).
Steering wheel paddle shifters
:
Left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter
;
Right-hand steering wheel paddle shifter
In the automatic drive program, you can
restrict or derestrict the shift range by using
the steering wheel paddle shifters
(Y page 169).
In the manual drive program, you can change
gear yourself by using the steering wheel
paddle shifters (Y page 170).
i
The full range of functions for the steering
wheel paddle shifters is available only once
operating temperature has been reached.
i
You can only change gear with the
steering wheel paddle shifters when the
transmission is in position D.
Automatic drive program
Drive program E is characterized by the
following:
R
comfort-oriented engine and transmission
settings
R
optimal fuel consumption resulting from
the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner
R
the vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward and reverse gears, unless the
accelerator pedal is depressed fully
168
Automatic transmission
Driving and parking