HOTGQ161

I actually like the "S" mode

Richard2011

I drive in S, but if my grandma is with me, I'll put it in C.

HOTGQ161

LOL do u really feel the difference or is just me????

mr inkredibul

Definitely feel a difference with throttle response, and if you have AAP you def feel a difference with handling and dampening.

Magicman09

haha im exactly the same. S all the time, unless the grandparents go for a ride then its C and under 3500rpm at all times lol

davidw1234

C most of the time because 2010 models reset them back to C every time you restart the car :S

HOTGQ161

YEAH.... I WISH IT WOULD STAY IN "S" ALL TIMES

Carzzz

I tried in "S", but the first gear flare up by 400rpm from time to time...
Anyone has 1st gear flare?

MBnewby

S

clkcadet

I try to switch to S as much as possible but I am forgetful sometimes...

BTW Does anyone know if you use touchshift while in C does it act as it would in S?

PJsBenzo

"S" all the time for me. I like the tiptronic on the shifter..use it quite a bit..i miss my G35xS paddles though.

mr inkredibul

C also reduces the throttle response so to answer your question no it is still different when using the touchshift. It should also shift sooner if you don't shift it yourself (even when in touchshift mode) than it would when you have it in S. Of course if you have AAP, it also changes the dampening to continuously variable and becomes stiffer.

joshg1001

well for the first 1000 miles, per the manual I drove it in C

then from 1000 to 4500 I drove it in S because the 09s still kept it on your last setting and doesnt switch back to C

and now sometimes, I drive it on C because the tranny is too lurchy on S. Downshifting to a stop is too agressive to me. plus I like the smooth take off of the C

blue00r6

I actually drive around in C most of the time... Idk why? Maybe i feel like i'm saving gas... Either way, its not a HUGE difference either way... I enjoy the smoothness of "C" mode..

HOTGQ161

I THINK MY SALES PERSON TOLD ME "S" MODE IS EASIER ON THE BRAKE PADS... SO I DONT HAVE TO CHANGE THEM BEFORE MY LEASE IS UP.

schvamf

Leave it in S most of the time unless stuck in stop and go traffic where I switch to C.

Anyone know why they changed this in the 2010 to always reset to C? I have a 2008 and would find that annoying!

dadangman

hmm that's odd, mine stays on whichever i left it as
and S MODE ALL DAY EVERYTIME unless i wanna cruise and save gas =)

BenTrovato

I would sell the car if it reset to C everytime I started it

Savage c-300

S for sure.

Spec_Davis

the 6spd is always on S Mode and i love it!

HOTGQ161

so u Dont get the new 2010 because it will always reset back to C, mine is 2 weeks all. i really dont have a prob when it resets back to C. Changing it to S is fun.

clkcadet

Not sure where my old post went, but is it ok to change from C to S while car is in drive?

jcash60

No, car should be in park to change from c to s or vice versa.

To op I have 2009 and drive in S most all the time.

Has anyone tested the gas mileage in S compared to C do you
save any gas milage?

JoeVal

C starts in second and goes through seventh gear, while S goes from first to sixth. This can only be corrected by down shifting or up shifting manually, but this is temporary while changing from C to S or viceversa is permanent, except for MY 2010.

To my knowledge, any changes can be done at any time the motor is running. By the way, there are also two reverse gears.

blue00r6

in 2010 there clearly was a reason MB decided to make the car default to C each time the car was started..

It is likely that there was a correlation between percentage of S mode driving and percentage of transmission defects.
More warranty claims = less money for Dieter