2010 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 186

184 Driving systems ground. Observe instructions for towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground. Controls in detail ! Only conduct operational or performance tests on a two-axle dynamometer. If such tests are necessary, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You could otherwise seriously damage the brake system and/or the transfer case which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. i In winter operation, the maximum effectiveness of the 4MATIC is only achieved with winter tires (Y page 252) or snow chains as required. Dynamic handling package with sport driving mode The most important part of the dynamic handling package with sport driving mode is the variable damping system. It adjusts the damping to the respective driving condition automatically. The damping adjustment depends on Ryour Rthe X Start the engine. Sport driving mode The firmer suspension tuning in sport driving mode provides enhanced road contact. Select this mode for example, on winding highways. The setting remains stored until you turn off the engine. X Press button ;. Indicator lamp : comes on. The sport driving mode is selected. Depending on engine version, the accelerator pedal may respond more immediate. In vehicles with automatic transmission, automatic program mode S is selected and will be displayed in the multifunction display (Y page 112). driving style road condition Ryour individual selection, see the following description Vehicles with automatic transmission: The sport driving mode button selects the automatic shift programs C/S. For information on the automatic shift programs, see "Automatic shift programs" (Y page 111). The automatic transmission with dynamic handling package with sport driving mode contains additional steering wheel gearshift controls, see "One-touch gearshifting" (Y page 112). Comfort driving mode Vehicle handling in comfort driving mode is softer. Select this mode when you prefer a more comfortable driving style on straight freeways. X Press button ;. Indicator lamp : goes out. The comfort driving mode is selected. In vehicles with automatic transmission, automatic program mode C is selected and will be displayed in the multifunction display (Y page 112).