Mercedes-Benz B-Class Quiz
Driving and parking

Automatic driving program

In this manual: Driving and parking
Introduction — 16At a glance — 11Safety — 27Opening and closing — 33Seats, steering wheel and mirrors — 21Lighting and windshield wipers — 25Air conditioning — 27Driving and parking — 66On-board computer and displays — 35Storage and other — 21Maintenance and care — 10Flat tire assistance — 26Wheels and tires — 26Technical data — 22
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Driving program E has the following characteristics:

  • Engine settings that favor comfort.
  • Optimal fuel consumption thanks to early upshifting by the automatic transmission.
  • The vehicle starts off more gently, both forward and in reverse, except at full throttle.
  • Acceleration is easier to modulate. Driving stability of the vehicle (on slippery roads, for example) is improved.
  • The automatic transmission upshifts earlier. Engine speeds are lower and the wheels are less likely to spin.

Driving program S has the following characteristics:

  • Engine settings that favor sporty driving.
  • The automatic transmission upshifts later.
  • Late upshifting by the automatic transmission can result in higher fuel consumption.

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