Mercedes-Benz 2011 C350 Sport Sedan Automobile User Manual


 
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you shift into neutral in a vehicle with
manual transmission while driving, or
depress the clutch pedal for longer than 6
seconds.
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on vehicles with manual transmission, you
shift to a gear that is too high, and as a
result the engine speed is too low.
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on vehicles with automatic transmission,
you shift into position N while driving.
If cruise control is deactivated, you will hear
a warning tone. You will see the Cruise
control off message in the multifunction
display for approximately five seconds.
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The last speed stored is cleared when you
switch off the engine.
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode
General notes
The most important part of the dynamic
handling package with sports mode is the
adjustable suspension system. This
automatically controls and adapts the
suspension to the respective driving
situation.
The calibration of the suspension depends
on:
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your driving style
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the road surface conditions
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your individual selection; see the following
description
If your vehicle is equipped with automatic
transmission, the dynamic handling package
with sports mode also includes steering
wheel paddle shifters (Y page 141) with a
manual drive program (Y page 142).
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.
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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. Select
this mode if you prefer a more comfortable
driving style, but also when driving fast on
straight roads, e.g. highways.
X
Press button ;.
Indicator lamp : goes out. Comfortable
suspension tuning is selected. On vehicles
with automatic transmission, drive
program C is selected.
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