Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to recognise dangers.
(Individual): individual settings 
(Sport): sporty driving style 
(Comfort): comfortable and economical driving style 
(Eco): particularly economical driving style 
(Desert): drive program optimised for sand
The availability of the (Desert) drive program is country-dependent. Change to the drive program only on sand and not on public roads.
The drive program is automatically active after starting the vehicle.
drive
engine and transmission management
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
ECO start/stop function
ESP®
steering
Vehicles with adjustable damping: suspension
Not all functions of the ESP® are available in the Desert drive program, e.g. the stabilisation function is deactivated, among others. The wheels can lock while braking and the braking distance is increased.
Only use the Desert driving program on sand and not on public roads.
The availability of this function is dependent on the country.
Restricted road suitability
ESP® and ABS specially adapted for sand
Vehicle stabilisation deactivated
The following driving and driving safety systems are deactivated in the drive program:
Active Parking Assist
Drive Away Assist
Cross Traffic Alert
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
Active Lane Keeping Assist
cruise control
limiter
Active Brake Assist
Attention Assist
ESP® trailer stabilisation
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