Mercedes-AMG recommends selecting drive pro-
gram A when in city trac or stop-and-go traf-
c.
Depending on the drive program selected, the fol-
lowing vehicle characteristics will change:
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Drive
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Engine and transmission management
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AMG Dynamics
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The four agility functions, Basic, Advanced,
Pro and Master, will be selected automati-
cally depending on the drive program.
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The steering, shi timing point, all-wheel
drive and stabilization functions will be
adapted to the selected drive program.
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When ESP
®
is activated, the Pro agility
function will be selected in drive program
I. The Master function will be selected
automatically when ESP
®
is deactivated.
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Position of the exhaust gas aps
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Suspension
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Steering
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Drive program I is characterized by the
following:
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The vehicle exhibits driving characteristics
suited for the racetrack.
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All vehicle systems are set for maximum
sportiness.
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the automatic transmission shis up later.
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The suspension exhibits particularly rm
springing and damping settings.
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Glide mode is not available.
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The sporty sound characteristic of the
exhaust system is activated.
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You can call up vehicle characteristics via the
Performance menu on the on-board computer
(/ page 22).
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You can adjust the agility functions of AMG
Dynamics using the AMG steering-wheel but-
tons.
You can also change the following vehicle charac-
teristics using the buttons on the center console:
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Position of the exhaust gas aps
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Suspension
Displaying dynamic data
Multimedia system:
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AMG Performance
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Vehicle
#
Select Dynamic Data.
Dynamic data is displayed, e.g.:
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G-force values
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Torque distribution
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Boost eect
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Current power output
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Variable all-wheel drive
Automatic transmission
Rocking the vehicle free
Rocking the vehicle free may help to free the vehi-
cle if it has become stuck in slush or snow.
To rock the vehicle free, move the DIRECT
SELECT lever upwards and downwards past the
point of resistance to switch between transmis-
sion positions h and k.
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Driving and parking