sport mode MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS HATCHBACK 2008 Owners Manual

Transmission
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Program selector button The button is on the lower section of the
centre console. 1
Program selector button C
Comfort comfortable driving style
S
Sport sporty driving style
The selected drive program
(C/S)is shown in
the multi-function display (Y page 94).
X Press program selector button 1repeat-
edly until the letter for the desired drive
program appears in the multi-function dis-
play (Y page 94).
Comfort mode Cis characterised by the fol-
lowing: R
the vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward and reverse gears, unless the
accelerator pedal is depressed fully.
R an increase in traction: this improves the
driving stability of the vehicle on slippery
road surfaces, for example.
R the transmission shifting up sooner: the
vehicle is driven at lower engine speeds
and the wheels are less likely to spin.
Driving tips Accelerator pedal position
Your style of driving influences how AUTO-
TRONIC shifts gear:
R
little throttle: early upshifts
R more throttle: late upshifts
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
X Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached.
The transmission shifts back up. Trailer towing
X
Drive in the middle of the engine speed
range on uphill gradients.
X Shift down to 3rdor2nd gear depending
on the incline of the uphill or downhill gra-
dient( Ypage 95), even if cruise control is
activated.
Working on the vehicle G
Risk of accident
Apply the handbrake and move the selector
lever to Pwhen working on the vehicle.
Otherwise, the vehicle could roll away. Controls
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Tyres and wheels
284 AMG equipment*
All models
18" Both axles
Summer tyres
38, 39 215/40 R 18 89W XL
Light-alloy wheels
7J x 18 H2 ET 54
MOExtended tyres*
i Tyres with run-flat characteristics, only in conjunction with light-alloy wheels and tyre pressure loss warning system. All models
40 16" Both axles
Winter tyres
41, 42 195/55 R16 87H M+S MOExtended
Light-alloy wheels
43 6J x 16 H2 ET 46
17" Both axles
Summer tyres
41, 44 215/45 R17 87V MOExtended
Light-alloy wheels
43 7J x 17 H2 ET 54
38
Use of snow chains not permitted.
39 Only with sports suspension.
40 Only with sports suspension.
41 Tyres with run-flat characteristics, only available in conjunction with tyre pressure loss warning system and tyre pressure monitor*.
42 Not available from the factory. You can obtain further information from a specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
43 Not on steel wheels.
44 Snow chains only permitted as a pull-away aid. Techni
cal data
* optional
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