Program selector button
General notes
The program selector button allows you to choose between drive programs with different driving characteristics.
In AMG vehicles, drive program E is called drive program C.
Drive programs
When the engine is started, the automatic transmission always switches to automatic drive program E (drive program C in AMG vehicles).
For further information on the automatic drive program, see .
Only change from automatic drive program E or S to manual drive program M when the vehicle is stationary.
Selecting the drive program
Example: program selector button
► Press program selector button 1 repeatedly until the letter for the desired gearshift program appears in the multifunction display.
Only change from automatic drive program E or S to manual drive program M when the vehicle is stationary.
See also:
Maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight rating
■ Specification for maximum gross vehicle
weight 1 is listed in the Tire and Loading
Information placard: "The combined weight
of occupants and cargo should never
exceed XXX kilograms ...
Adaptive brake
Adaptive brake enhances braking safety and offers increased braking comfort.
In addition to the braking function, adaptive brake also has the hold function
and hill start assist .
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Off-road driving systems
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are
permanently driven. Together with ESP® and
4ETS, it improves the traction of your vehicle
whenever a drive wheel spins d ...