Driving and parking, Driving systems – Mercedes-Benz C-Sedan 2014 Owners Manual User Manual

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Example: position of dynamic handling package

with sports mode button

X

Start the engine.

Sports tuning

The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in

sports mode ensures even better contact

with the road. Select this mode when

employing a sporty driving style, e.g. on

winding country roads.
Your selection remains stored until you

switch off the engine.

X

Press button ;.

Indicator lamp : lights up. Sports

suspension tuning is selected. Depending

on the engine output, the accelerator pedal

is more responsive. On vehicles with

automatic transmission, drive program S is

selected.

Comfort tuning

In comfort mode, the driving characteristics

of your vehicle are more comfortable.

Therefore, select this mode if you favor a

more comfortable driving style. Select

comfort mode also when driving fast on

straight roads, e.g. on straight stretches of

freeway.

X

Press button ;.

Indicator lamp : goes out. Comfortable

suspension tuning is selected. On vehicles

with automatic transmission, drive

program E is selected.

HOLD function

General notes

The HOLD function can assist the driver in the

following situations:

R

when pulling away, especially on steep

slopes

R

when maneuvering on steep slopes

R

when waiting in traffic

The vehicle is kept stationary without the

driver having to depress the brake pedal.
The braking effect is canceled and the HOLD

function deactivated when you depress the

accelerator pedal to pull away.

Important safety notes

G

WARNING

When leaving the vehicle, it can still roll away

despite being braked by the HOLD function if:

R

there is a malfunction in the system or in

the voltage supply.

R

the HOLD function has been deactivated by

pressing the accelerator pedal or the brake

pedal, e.g. by a vehicle occupant.

R

the electrical system in the engine

compartment, the battery or the fuses have

been tampered with.

R

the battery is disconnected

There is a risk of an accident.
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off

the HOLD function and secure the vehicle

against rolling away.

!

If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function

is activated, the vehicle brakes

automatically in certain situations. To

prevent damage to the vehicle, deactivate

DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in

the following or other similar situations:

R

when towing the vehicle

R

in the car wash

Deactivating the HOLD function

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