Mercedes-benz 2013 C Class Coupe User Manual download pdf (Page 190)

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 employ-

ing 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. The sports sus-

pension setting is selected. Depending on

the engine output, the accelerator pedal is

more responsive. On vehicles with auto-

matic transmission, drive program S is

selected.

Comfort tuning

In Comfort mode, the driving characteristics

of your vehicle are more comfortable. There-

fore, select this mode if you prefer a more

comfortable driving style. Select Comfort

mode also when driving fast on straight roads,

e.g. on straight stretches of motorway.

X

Press button ;.

Indicator lamp : goes out. Comfortable

suspension setting is selected. On vehicles

with automatic transmission, drive pro-

gram 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 manoeuvring 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 cancelled and the HOLD

function is 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 is deactivated by the

accelerator pedal being depressed, e.g. by

a vehicle occupant

R

the electrical system in the engine com-

partment, the battery or the fuses are tam-

pered with

R

the battery is disconnected

There is a risk of an accident.

Before leaving the vehicle, always deactivate

the HOLD function and secure the vehicle

from rolling away.

!

If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function

is activated, the vehicle brakes automati-

cally in certain situations. To prevent dam-

age to the vehicle, deactivate DISTRONIC

PLUS and the HOLD function in the follow-

ing or other similar situations:

R

when towing the vehicle

R

in the car wash

Deactivate the HOLD function (Y page 189).

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Driving systems

Driving and parking

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