Mercedes-Benz 2010 C300 Sport Sedan Automobile User Manual


 
ground. Observe instructions for towing the
vehicle with all wheels on the ground.
!
Only conduct operational or performance
tests on a two-axle dynamometer. If such
tests are necessary, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. You could
otherwise seriously damage the brake
system and/or the transfer case which is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
i
In winter operation, the maximum
effectiveness of the 4MATIC is only
achieved with winter tires (Y page 252) or
snow chains as required.
Dynamic handling package with sport
driving mode
The most important part of the dynamic
handling package with sport driving mode is
the variable damping system. It adjusts the
damping to the respective driving condition
automatically.
The damping adjustment depends on
R
your driving style
R
the road condition
R
your individual selection, see the following
description
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The
sport driving mode button selects the
automatic shift programs C/S. For
information on the automatic shift programs,
see “Automatic shift programs”
(Y page 111). The automatic transmission
with dynamic handling package with sport
driving mode contains additional steering
wheel gearshift controls, see “One-touch
gearshifting” (Y page 112).
X
Start the engine.
Sport driving mode
The firmer suspension tuning in sport driving
mode provides enhanced road contact.
Select this mode for example, on winding
highways.
The setting remains stored until you turn off
the engine.
X
Press button ;.
Indicator lamp : comes on. The sport
driving mode is selected. Depending on
engine version, the accelerator pedal may
respond more immediate. In vehicles with
automatic transmission, automatic
program mode S is selected and will be
displayed in the multifunction display
(Y page 112).
Comfort driving mode
Vehicle handling in comfort driving mode is
softer. Select this mode when you prefer a
more comfortable driving style on straight
freeways.
X
Press button ;.
Indicator lamp : goes out. The comfort
driving mode is selected. In vehicles with
automatic transmission, automatic
program mode C is selected and will be
displayed in the multifunction display
(Y page 112).
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Driving systems
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