128 Starting and driving › Vehicle driving mode
Manual release of automatic gearbox
Operation
Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.
Select driving mode
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Press the
button.
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Insert a flat-head
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screwdriver or push a
similar tool into the
gap in the area of ar-
row A .
In the Infotainment, a driving mode menu appears.
Carefully loosen and
lift the quadrant cover.
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Push the foam insert
away until the yellow
release lever is visible.
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Press with the vehicle
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key on the release lev-
er, and at the same
time, press the key in
the selector lever.
A
Information on the system settings of the cur-
rently selected mode/system settings for the se-
lected Individual mode
B
Driving mode menu
Put the selector lever
in position.
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› Tap the relevant function surface B .
Or:
Press the
button again.
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After switching on the ignition, Normal mode is
automatically selected.
Vehicle driving mode
Usage
Troubleshooting
The driving mode offers the possibility of adapting
the driving behaviour to the desired driving style.
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Information about the selected driving mode is dis-
played in the status bar in the Infotainment screen as
well as in the digital instrument cluster.
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Drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek
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the help of a specialist garage.
Eco mode
Eco mode is suitable for a relaxed style of driving and
helps to save fuel.
Economical driving style
Tips for economical driving and evaluation of
driving economy
Normal mode
The Normal mode is suitable for a conventional driv-
ing.
Tips for economical driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
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Follow the gear recommendation in the display of
the instrument cluster.
Avoid full acceleration and too high speeds.
Avoid engine idling during longer periods of sta-
tionary time.
Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is sta-
tionary. If possible, start your journey as soon as
the engine starts.
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Sport mode
The Sport mode is suitable for a sporty driving.
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Individual mode
The Individual mode allows the individual configura-
tion of certain vehicle systems.
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Remove unnecessary ballast.
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