snow chains MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS COUPE 2018 Owner's Manual

Setting the center air vents ........... 124
Setting the side air vents ............... 124
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Warning lamp ................................. 250
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 233
Function/notes ............................. 167
Setting the normal vehicle level ..... 168
Setting the raised vehicle level ...... 168
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 74
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 74
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 74
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
All-wheel drive
see 4MATIC (permanent four-
wheel drive)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 169
Performance Seat ............................ 99
Switchable performance exhaust
system ........................................... 132
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 212
Animals
see Pets in the vehicle
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AppCode
see QR code
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 267
Ashtray ............................................... 273
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 207
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 208
Assistance system
see Driving systems ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 290
Driving abroad ............................... 291
Hiding a service message .............. 290
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 291
Service message ............................ 290
Special service requirements ......... 291
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 74
Function ........................................... 74
Switching off the alarm .................... 74
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 209
Di

splay message ............................ 233
Displaying level .............................. 185
Function/notes ............................. 184
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 228
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 291
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 131
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 130
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 108
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 139
Changing gear ............................... 139
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 136
Display message ............................ 240
Double-clutch function .................. 139
Drive program ................................ 140
Drive program display .................... 138
Driving tips .................................... 139
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 134
Emergency running mode .............. 145
Engaging drive position .................. 137
Engaging neutral ............................ 137
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 137
Engaging reverse gear ................... 137
Engaging the park position ............ 136
Gearshift recommendation ............ 144
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STEER CONTROL ............................. 73
Driving system
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 157
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot ................................. 163
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 174
Parking Pilot .................................. 170
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 166
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 180
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 190
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 193
AIRMATIC ...................................... 167
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 169
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 184
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 186
Cruise control ................................ 155
Display message ............................ 233
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 190
HOLD function ............................... 165
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 188
Lane Tracking package .................. 186
Rear view camera .......................... 177
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 186
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 154
Automatic transmission ................. 139
Brakes ........................................... 152
Break-in period .............................. 125
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 163
Downhill gradient ........................... 152
Drinking and driving ....................... 151
Driving in winter ............................. 155
Driving on flooded roads ................ 154
Driving on wet roads ...................... 154
Exhaust check ............................... 151
Fuel ................................................ 151
General .......................................... 150
Hydroplaning ................................. 154
Icy road surfaces ........................... 155
Important safety notes .................. 125
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 153
Snow chains .................................. 319
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 153
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 125 Wet road surface ........................... 153
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 205
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 256
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Automatic transmission ................. 134
Climate control (du
al-zone auto-
matic climate control) .................... 118
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Function/notes ............................. 102
EASY-ENTRY system ............................ 98
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ............................. 102
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 219
Function/notes ................................ 70
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 151
On-board computer ....................... 201
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 131
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 130
Deactivating/activating ................. 131
General information ....................... 130
Important safety notes .................. 130
Introduction ................................... 130
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Emergency braking
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 82
Trunk ............................................... 87
Vehicle ............................................. 82
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 55
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SIRIUS servicessee also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 256
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 90
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 93
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 78
Changing the programming .............7 7
Checking the battery ...................... .78
Convenience closing feature ............ 89
Convenience opening feature .......... 88
Dis play message ............................ 243
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .75
Important safety notes .................... 75
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 77
Loss .................................................7 9
Mechanical key ................................ 77
Overview .......................................... 75
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 126
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 79
Starting the engine ........................ 128
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 129
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 256
Snow chains ...................................... 319
Socket (12 V)
Center console .............................. 275
General notes ................................ 274
Rear compartment .........................2 75
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 257
Special seat belt retractor .................. 59
Specialist workshop ............................ 31
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Spe

edometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 211
Digital ............................................ 201
In the Instrument cluster ................. 36
Segments ...................................... 196
Selecting the display unit ...............2 11SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 68
Warning lamp ................................. 249
Sports exhaust system
AMG ............................................... 132
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 228
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Start button
Display message ............................ 244
Start/Stop button
Key positions ................................. 127
Starting the engine ........................ 128
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 128
Starting the engine
see Starting (engine)
STEER CONTROL .................................. 73
Steering
Display message ............................ 242
Warning lamps ............................... 255
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering Pilot
Display message ............................ 237
with Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ...... 163
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101
Button overview ............................... 37
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 197
Cleaning ......................................... 297
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 102
Important safety notes .................. 101
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 102
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........142
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 214
Stowage areas ................................... 266
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) .............................2 67
Center console .............................. 267
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Tire pressure sensorsDisplay message ............................ 239
Tire-change tool kit ........................... 300
TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes .................. 302
Storage location ............................ 300
Tire pressure not reached .............. 303
Tire pressure reached .................... 304
Using ............................................. 302
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 335
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 333
Bar (definition) ............................... 333
Changing a wheel .......................... 335
Characteristics .............................. 333
Checking ........................................ 317
Curb weight (definition) ................. 334
Definition of terms ......................... 333
Direction of rotation ...................... 336
Display message ............................ 238
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 335
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 333
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 333
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 334
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 334
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 334
Important safety notes .................. 316
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 334
Information on driving .................... 316
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 334
Labeling (overview) ........................ 330
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 335
Load index ..................................... 332
Load index (definition) ................... 334
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 334
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 334
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (defi nition) ............................. 334 Ma
ximum tire load ......................... 332
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 334
MOExtended tires .......................... 318
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 335
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 335
Replacing ....................................... 335
Service life ..................................... 317
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 335
Snow chains .................................. 319
Speed rating (definition) ................ 334
Storing ........................................... 336
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 333
Summer tires in winter .................. 318
Temperature .................................. 330
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 335
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 335
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 335
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 334
Tire size (data) ............................... 340
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 330
Tire tread ....................................... 317
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 335
Total load limit (definition) ............. 335
Traction ......................................... 329
Traction (definition) ....................... 335
Tread wear ..................................... 329
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 329
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 334
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 335
Wheel and tire combination ........... 340
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 334
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 61
Touchpad
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 259
Character suggestions ................... 258
Deleting characters ....................... 258
Entering a space ............................ 258
Entering characters ....................... 258
Gesture control .............................. 258
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Individual settings .......................... 207
Limited Warranty .............................32
Loading .......................................... 326
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 82
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 75
Lowering ........................................ 340
Maintenance .................................... 29
Operating safety .............................. 30
Operation outside the USA/
Canada ............................................ 29
Parking .......................................... 147
Parking for a long period ................ 150
Pulling away ................................... 129
Raising ........................................... 337
Reporting problems ......................... 31
Securing from rolling away ............ 336
Technical data ............................... 342
Towing away .................................. 310
Transporting .................................. 312
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 82
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 75
Vehicle data ................................... 349
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 349
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 349
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 82
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 343
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 168
Display message ............................ 233
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 205
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 256
VIN
Seat ............................................... 344
Type plate ...................................... 343
W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 247
Active Brake Assist ........................ 253
Airbag ............................................ 250 Brakes ........................................... 246
Coolant .......................................... 251
Distance warning ........................... 253
Engine diagnostics ......................... 250
ESP
®.............................................. 247
ESP®OFF ....................................... 249
Fuel tank ........................................ 250
General notes ................................ 244
Overview .......................................... 36
Parking brake ................................ 250
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 44
Reserve fuel ................................... 250
Restraint system ............................ 250
Seat belt ........................................ 245
SPORT handling mode ................... 249
Steering ......................................... 255
Tire pressure monitor .................... 254
Warranty .............................................. 28
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 243
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 256
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 340
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 340
Wheel chock ...................................... 336
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 335
Checking ........................................ 317
Cleaning ......................................... 294
Important safety notes .................. 316
Information on driving .................... 316
Interchanging/changing ................ 335
Mounting a new wheel ................... 339
Mounting a wheel .......................... 336
Removing a wheel .......................... 339
Snow chains .................................. 319
Storing ........................................... 336
Tightening torque ........................... 340
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 340
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 225
Operation ......................................... 51
Windows
see Side windows
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WindshieldDefrosting ...................................... 120
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 290
Important safety notes .................. 348
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 116
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 114
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 318
Slippery road surfaces ................... 155
Snow chains .................................. 319
Winter operation
Radiator cover ............................... 287
Summer tires ................................. 318
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 318
Wiper arm
Moving to a vertical position .......... 115
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 295
Important safety notes .................. 114
Replacing ....................................... 114
Without changing gears
Display message ............................ 241
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 297
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
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Forward-facing child restraint system
If it is absolutely necessaryto instal l aforward-
facing child restrain tsystem on th efront-
passenger seat ,always mov eth efront-
passenger seat as far bac kas possible. Full y
retrac tth eseat cushion length. The entire base
of th echild restrain tsystem must always res ton
th eseat cushion of th efront-passenger seat .
The backrest of th echild restrain tsystem must
lie as flat as possible against th ebackrest of th e
front-passenger seat .The child restrain tsystem
must no ttouch th eroo for be subjected to aload
by th ehead restraint. Adjus tth eangle of th e
seat backrest and th ehead restraint position
accordingly. Always mak esure that th eshoul-
der belt strap is correctly routed from th evehi-
cle belt outlet to th eshoulder belt guide on th e
child restrain tsystem. The shoulder belt strap
must be routed forward and down from th evehi-
cle belt outlet .If necessary, adjust th evehicl e
belt outlet and th efront-passenger seat accord -
ingly.
Always observ eth echild restrain tsystem man -
ufacturer' sinstallation and operating instruc-
tions.
Pets in the vehicle
GWARNIN G
If you leav eanimals unattended or unsecured
in th evehicle, they could press buttons or
switches, for example .
As aresult ,they could:
Ractivat evehicl eequipmen tand become
trapped ,for example
Ractivat eor deactivat esystems ,thereby
endangering other road user s
Unsecured animals could also be flun garoun d
th evehicl ein th eevent of an acciden tor sud-
den steering or braking ,thereby injurin gvehi-
cle occupants. Ther eis aris kof an acciden t
and injury.
Never leav eanimals unattended in th evehi-
cle .Always secure animals properly durin g
th ejourney, e.g. use asuitable animal trans -
por tbox .
Driving safety systems
Overview of driving safety systems
In this section ,you will fin dinformation about
th efollowin gdriving safet ysystems :
RABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
(Ypage 64)
RBA S (B rakeAssist System) (Ypage 64)
RActive Brake Assist (Ypage 64)
RESP®(Electronic StabilityProgram )
(Ypage 67)
REB D (Electronic Brak eforce Distribution )
(Ypage 70 )
RADAPTIV EBRAKE (Ypage 70 )
RActive Brake Assist wit hcross-traffic function
(Ypage 70)
RSTEE RCONTROL (Ypage 73)
Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you are
inattentive, th edriving safet ysystems can nei-
ther reduce th eris kof an acciden tno roverride
th elaws of physics .Drivin gsafet ysystems are
merely aids designed to assist driving .You are
responsible for maintainin gth edistanc eto th e
vehicl ein front, for vehicl espeed, for braking in
goo dtime, and for staying in lane. Always adapt
your driving style to suit th eprevailing road and
weather condition sand maintai n asafedistanc e
from th evehicl ein front. Drive carefully.
The driving safet ysystems describe donly work
as effectivel yas possible when there is ade-
quat econtact between th etires and th eroad
surface .Pay particular attention to th einforma-
tion regarding tires ,recommended minimum
tire tread depths etc. in th e"Wheels and tires "
section (
Ypage 316).
In wintr ydriving conditions, always use winte r
tires (M+ Stires )and if necessary, snow chains.
Only in this way will the driving safety systems
described in this section work as effectively as
possible.
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Safety
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Only deactivate ESP®in the situations descri-
bed in the following.
!Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP®deactivated. You
could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
In the following situations, it may be better to
activate SPORT handling mode or deactivate
ESP
®:
Rwhen using snow chains
Rin deep snow
Ron sand or gravel
Ron specially designated roads when the vehi-
cle's own oversteering and understeering
characteristics are desired
Spinning the wheels results in a cutting action
which provides better grip.
Driving in SPORT handling mode or without
ESP
®requires an extremely qualified and expe-
rienced driver.
iActivate ESP®as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. ESP®will
otherwise not be able to stabilize the vehicle if
the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts to
spin.
Deactivating/activating ESP®
XTo activate SPORT handling mode: briefly
press button :.
The M SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. The
SPORT
handlingmodemessage appears on
the multifunction display.
XTo deactivate SPORT handling mode:
briefly press button :.
The M SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
XTo deactivate ESP®: press button :until
the å ESP®OFF warning lamp lights up in
the instrument cluster.
The ÷ OFF
message appears on the mul-
tifunction display.
XTo activate ESP®: briefly press button :.
The å ESP®OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out. The ÷ON
message appears on the multifunction dis-
play.
Characteristics of activated SPORT han-
dling mode
If SPORT handling mode is activated and one or
more wheels start to spin, the ÷ESP®warn-
ing lamp in the instrument cluster flashes. ESP®
only stabilizes the vehicle to a limited degree.
When SPORT handling mode is activated:
RESP®only improves driving stability to a limi-
ted degree.
RTraction control is still activated.
REngine torque is no longer limited and the
drive wheels are able to spin.
RESP®still provides support when you brake
firmly.
Characteristics when ESP®is deactivated
If ESP®is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ESP®warning lamp in the
instrument cluster does not flash. In such situa-
tions, ESP
®will not stabilize the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP®:
RESP®no longer improves driving stability.
REngine torque is no longer limited and the
drive wheels are able to spin.
RTraction control is still activated.
RActive Brake Assist is no longer available; nor
is it activated if you brake firmly with assis-
tance from ESP
®.
RPRE-SAFE®is no longer available, nor is it
activated if you brake firmly and ESP®inter-
venes.
RPRE-SAFE®Brake is no longer available, it is
also not activated if you brake firmly and ESP®
intervenes.
RESP®still provides support when you brake
firmly.
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Safety
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Winter driving
GWARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface in an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
There is an increased danger of skidding and
accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery road surface.
GDANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate
ventilation is not possible, poisonous gases
such as carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the vehicle. This is the case, e.g. if the vehicle
becomes trapped in snow. There is a risk of
fatal injury.
If you leave the engine or the auxiliary heating
running, make sure the exhaust pipe and area
around the vehicle are clear of snow. To
ensure an adequate supply of fresh air, open a
window on the side of the vehicle that is not
facing into the wind.
Have your vehicle winter-proofed at a qualified
specialist workshop at the onset of winter.
Drive particularly carefully on slippery road sur-
faces. Avoid sudden acceleration, steering and
braking maneuvers. Do not use cruise control or
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be
stopped when moving at low speed:
XShift the transmission to position i.
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after a short delay.
Indicated temperatures just above the freezing
point do not guarantee that the road surface is
free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in
wooded areas or on bridges. The vehicle could
skid if you fail to adapt your driving style. Always
adapt your driving style and drive at a speed to
suit the prevailing weather conditions.
You should pay special attention to road condi-
tions when temperatures are around freezing
point. For more information on driving with snow
chains, see (
Ypage 319).
For more information on driving with summer
tires, see (
Ypage 318).
Observe the notes i n the "Winter operation" sec-
tion (
Ypage 318).
Driving systems
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive stands for inno-
vative driver assistance and safety systems
which enhance comfort and support the driver in
critical situations. With these intelligent co-ordi- nated systems Mercedes-Benz has set a mile-
stone on the path towards autonomous driving.
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive embraces all
elements of active and passive safety in one well thought out system – for the safety of the vehi-
cle occupants and that of other road users.
Further information on driving safety systems
(
Ypage 63).
Cruise control
General notes
Cruise control maintains a constant road speed
for you. It brakes automatically in order to avoid
exceeding the set speed. Change into a lower
gear in good time on long and steep downhill
gradients. This is especially important if the
vehicle is laden. By doing so, you will make use
of the braking effect of the engine. This relieves
the load on the brake system and prevents the
brakes from overheating and wearing too
quickly.
Use cruise control only if road and traffic con-
ditions make it appropriate to maintain a steady
speed for a prolonged period. You can store any
road speed above 20 mph (30 km/h).
Important safety notes
Cruise control can neither reduce the risk of an
accident if you fail to adapt your driving style nor
override the laws of physics. Cruise control can-
not take into account the road, traffic and
weather conditions. Cruise control is only an
aid. You are responsible for maintaining a safe
distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle
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Driving and parking
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Vehicle level
Setting the raised vehicle level
It is possible to choose between the "Normal"
and "Raised" vehicle levels below a speed of
50 mph (80 km/h). Select the "Normal" setting
for normal road surfaces and "Raised" for driving
with snow chains or on particularly poor road
surfaces. Your selection remains stored even if
you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XStart the engine.
If indicator lamp ;is not lit:
XPress button :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up. The vehicle is
raised by 0.6 in (15 mm) compared to the
normal level.
The Vehicle Rising
message appears on
the multifunction display.
iThe message disappears after ten seconds,
irrespective of the level reached. If necessary,
the vehicle is raised further.
The "Raised level" setting is canceled if you:
Rdrive faster than 75 mph (120 km/h).
Rdrive for approximately three minutes at a
speed over 50 mph (80 km/h).
The "Raised level" remains active when you are
not driving within these speed ranges.
Setting the normal vehicle level
XStart the engine.
If indicator lamp ;is lit:
XPress button :.
Indicator lamp ;goes out. The vehicle is
adjusted to the height of the currently selec-
ted drive program (
Ypage 134).
Suspension tuning
General notes
The Adaptive Damping System with continuous
damping adjustment (ADS PLUS) automatically
controls the calibration of the dampers.
The damping is tuned individually to each wheel
and depends on:
Ryour driving style, e.g. sporty
Rthe road surface condition, e.g. bumps
Ryour individual selection, i.e. sports or com-
fort
Your selection remains stored even if you
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
Sports tuning
In the S(Sport) and S+(Sport Plus) drive pro-
grams, the firmer suspension tuning ensures
even better contact with the road. Select this
mode when employing a sporty driving style,
e.g. on winding country roads.
XSelect the Sor S+ drive program with the
DYNAMIC SELECT switch (Ypage 134).
The vehicle is lowered by 0.6 in (15 mm) com- pared to the normal level.
Comfort tuning
In the Eand Cdrive programs, the driving char-
acteristics of your vehicle are more comforta-
ble. Therefore, select this mode if you favor a
168Driving systems
Driving an d parking