profiles will activate the inertia use function
when the gear selector lever is not in the S posi-
tion, depending on how the accelerator pedal
is released ›››page180. When the vehicle is
turned on again, the function is activated by
default to reduce consumption.
With manual transmission, the ECO profile
changes the gear change recommendations to
facilitate more ecient driving.
Adaptive chassis control (DCC)
The DCC continuously adapts the damping of
the suspension system to the characteristics
of the road surface and the driving situation
(speed, acceleration and steering wheel angle)
according to the selected driving profile. The
vehicle's dynamic behaviour is also adapted to
improve grip on curves and turning capacity.
Within the Individual profile you can also ad-
just the DCC level in a customised manner. In
the event of a fault in the DCC, the following
message is displayed on the instrument cluster
display> Fault: damping adjustment.
Steering
The operation of the power steering is modified
and adapted to the selected profile to oer the
best behaviour for each situation.
Air conditioning
Climatronic can operate in Eco mode, espe-
cially restricting fuel consumption.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Depending on the driving profile, the perform-
ance of the ACC to allow adaptation to a
speed that is more sporty or fuel consumption-
friendly.
PreCrash system
The PreCrash system adapts according to the
selected configuration ›››page52.
The Performance driving profile has specific
settings to adapt to driving characteristics.
Selecting a drive profile
The drive profile can be selected when the igni-
tion is switched on and the vehicle is stationary
or moving ›››
.
Selecting a drive profile
●
Press the function button > Drive Profile
to display the available profiles.
●
EITHER: With the Infotainment System turned
o, pressing on the Drive Profile icon, will dis-
play the available drive profiles.
Displaying the drive profile information
●
To display more information on the selected
drive profile, press Information in the infotain-
ment system.
Kick-down
The kick-down feature allows maximum accel-
eration ›››page179.
If the Eco profile has been selected in the Drive
Profile, and the accelerator is pressed beyond
a hard point, the engine power is automatically
controlled to give your vehicle maximum accel-
eration.
WARNING
Adjusting the drive profile while driving can
distract attention from trac and cause ac-
cidents.
●
Always drive with attention to trac and in
a responsible manner.
Characteristics of drive profiles
The icon of the selected profile is displayed at
all times in the upper central part of the instru-
ment cluster and on the Infotainment System
display when it is turned o.
Drive profile Characteristics
Eco
Places the vehicle in a low state
of consumption, facilitating a
fuel-saving driving style that is
environmentally friendly.