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R
the steering exhibits sporty steering charac-
teristics.
R
ESP
®
provides the optimum compromise
between traction and stability. Further infor-
mation about ESP
®
(Y page 66).
Drive program S+ (Sport Plus)
Drive program S+ is characterized by the fol-
lowing:
R
the vehicle exhibits particularly sporty driv-
ing characteristics.
R
the vehicle pulls away in first gear.
R
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 particularly firm
damping settings (vehicles with adaptive
damping system).
R
the suspension exhibits firm damping set-
tings (vehicles with Active Body Control).
R
the steering exhibits sporty steering charac-
teristics.
R
ESP
®
emphasizes the vehicle's own over-
steering and understeering characteristics.
This enables a more active driving style. This
drive program requires increased driver
interaction. Further information about ESP
®
(Y page 66).
i
Only select this drive program if the road
conditions are good, e.g. the road is dry and
the route ahead is clearly visible.
Drive program I (Individual)
In drive program I the following properties of
the drive program can be selected:
R
the drive (engine and transmission manage-
ment)
R
the suspension
R
the steering
R
the control thresholds of ESP
®
Information about configuring drive program I
with the multimedia system can be found in
the Digital Operator's Manual.
Vehicles with adaptive damping system:
drive program E (Economy)
Drive program E is characterized by the follow-
ing:
R
the vehicle exhibits 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
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.
R
the suspension exhibits comfortable damp-
ing settings.
R
the steering exhibits comfortable steering
characteristics.
R
during deceleration, the engine is discon-
nected from the drive train. The vehicle uses
kinetic energy and consumes less fuel
(coasting mode).
R
ESP
®
provides the optimum compromise
between traction and stability. Further infor-
mation about ESP
®
(Y page 66).
Vehicles with Active Body Control:
CURVE drive program
The CURVE drive program is characterized by
the following:
R
increased driving comfort on bends.
R
the vehicle tilts actively into the bend. Fur-
ther information on the curve tilting function
(Y page 169).
R
the vehicle exhibits 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
comfortable suspension setting.
R
the steering exhibits comfortable steering
characteristics.
R
optimal fuel consumption resulting from the
automatic transmission shifting up sooner.
R
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.
R
during deceleration, the engine is discon-
nected from the drive train. The vehicle uses
Automatic transmission
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Driving and parking
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