(Individual): individual settings 
(Sport): sporty driving style 
(Comfort): comfortable and economical driving style 
(Eco): particularly economical driving style 
(Desert): drive program optimised for sand
Change to the drive program only on sand and not on public roads.
Depending on the situation, cylinders can be briefly switched off in the drive programs and .
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 ESP® are available in the Desert drive program. The wheels may lock when braking and the braking distance increases.
Do not use the Desert drive program when driving on public roads, only when driving on sand.
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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