A simple question
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A simple question
Guys,
I just got my W203 2 weeks ago, but I didn't get any manual with it, my question is "What's that button labeled W/S next the stick shift?"
I know it sounds kind of stupid but ,help me out here
I just got my W203 2 weeks ago, but I didn't get any manual with it, my question is "What's that button labeled W/S next the stick shift?"
I know it sounds kind of stupid but ,help me out here
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If you have W and S on the shifter, your particular year's tranny had 2 settings: Winter and Standard. The winter setting starts the car in second gear (less wheel spin) and the shift points are lower. Standard is just that. All 5 gears are used and it will shift at more aggressive rpm's.
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Here is a suggestion for your owner's manual: log onto Mercedes Owners Online (via MBUSA) and register. Once you do, you can download a PDF of your manual, for free. I did this even though I had a hard copy. It is easy.
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what that does that mean?
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Not a stupid question, since MB does some strange things. Later models were changed to the S & C, for sport and comfort. I guess MB felt that sounded better than "winter and standard". C is the same as W. S is S.
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A little more info for you ...
'W' mode starts the car in 2nd gear, so the tires don't slip as much in a 'winter' environment. It also does some other useful things, such as hold the car stationary on an incline (if you're pointing uphill) with no foot on the brake/gas. It also couples the car more tightly to the transmission.
'S' mode uses all gears, and won't hold the car stationary on a hill; but I've found I get better gas mileage in 'S' mode and that you can coast to stop signs/lights from a lot further away in 'S' mode than in 'W' mode.
'W' mode starts the car in 2nd gear, so the tires don't slip as much in a 'winter' environment. It also does some other useful things, such as hold the car stationary on an incline (if you're pointing uphill) with no foot on the brake/gas. It also couples the car more tightly to the transmission.
'S' mode uses all gears, and won't hold the car stationary on a hill; but I've found I get better gas mileage in 'S' mode and that you can coast to stop signs/lights from a lot further away in 'S' mode than in 'W' mode.
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1. Park you car clear of the roadway and set the parking brake.
2. Wait for traffic (if any) to clear.
3. Exit the driver's door.
4. Walk around to the right rear corner of your car.
5. Use the W/C feature.
6. Briefly survey your surroundings to make sure nobody is watching.
7. Exit the area.
Additional hint: it is best to use the W/C feature in sparsely populated areas.
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W/C feature is unfortunately not labeled. To use this feature, you must:
1. Park you car clear of the roadway and set the parking brake.
2. Wait for traffic (if any) to clear.
3. Exit the driver's door.
4. Walk around to the right rear corner of your car.
5. Use the W/C feature.
6. Briefly survey your surroundings to make sure nobody is watching.
7. Exit the area.
Additional hint: it is best to use the W/C feature in sparsely populated areas.
1. Park you car clear of the roadway and set the parking brake.
2. Wait for traffic (if any) to clear.
3. Exit the driver's door.
4. Walk around to the right rear corner of your car.
5. Use the W/C feature.
6. Briefly survey your surroundings to make sure nobody is watching.
7. Exit the area.
Additional hint: it is best to use the W/C feature in sparsely populated areas.
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WC ... I think you would say #1 or #2 like when you leave the classroom.
As for C/S I think it is for comfort versus standard. Comfort starts smoothly with 2nd gear and shifts early (same as Winter). Comfort sounds more "classy" than winter (marketing with whissle words).
As for C/S I think it is for comfort versus standard. Comfort starts smoothly with 2nd gear and shifts early (same as Winter). Comfort sounds more "classy" than winter (marketing with whissle words).
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W/C feature is unfortunately not labeled. To use this feature, you must:
1. Park you car clear of the roadway and set the parking brake.
2. Wait for traffic (if any) to clear.
3. Exit the driver's door.
4. Walk around to the right rear corner of your car.
5. Use the W/C feature.
6. Briefly survey your surroundings to make sure nobody is watching.
7. Exit the area.
Additional hint: it is best to use the W/C feature in sparsely populated areas.
1. Park you car clear of the roadway and set the parking brake.
2. Wait for traffic (if any) to clear.
3. Exit the driver's door.
4. Walk around to the right rear corner of your car.
5. Use the W/C feature.
6. Briefly survey your surroundings to make sure nobody is watching.
7. Exit the area.
Additional hint: it is best to use the W/C feature in sparsely populated areas.
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