can you switch from E to S mode while in motion or a complete stop?
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2002 slk 32 amg, 2013 c300 4matic sport
can you switch from E to S mode while in motion or a complete stop?
since my c300 has a straight pipes and muffler delete, my car has pretty loud. I realized if i drive in E mode, it's ALOT quieter (around 30-40 mph, i swear it sounds like stock) and I don't want to be the douchebag that drives through a neighborhood at 2 am and waking up everybody. Can i switch from E mode to S mode while the car is in motion or do i have to make a complete stop? :] thanks
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2011 C300 Sport 4MATIC
I like to know if you can make it so that when you start the car in the morning or whenever .. its is already in S mode and not always coming up in E mode ... can that be done?
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I am not aware of any way to have it save in "S" mode permanently. I also noticed the manual warns one not to switch between modes while in motion. I think this is "extremely conservative" but am careful that I do not have the car under heavy acceleration/deceleration when I do switch. I don't want to confuse the transmission software and cause the engine to over rev.
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All it does is force a 1st gear start and change the shift points a bit.. no reason you can't do this in motion.
The older C-class cars used to default to S. Now they default to E - formerly C. Not sure what the reasoning was behind it.
The older C-class cars used to default to S. Now they default to E - formerly C. Not sure what the reasoning was behind it.
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The owners manual says the car must be stopped, to cover their behinds. No problem as others said, but to avoid confusing the trans, whether really needed or not, I always switched it when the engine was at light load.
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2013 C300 sport 4matic
I am not aware of any way to have it save in "S" mode permanently. I also noticed the manual warns one not to switch between modes while in motion. I think this is "extremely conservative" but am careful that I do not have the car under heavy acceleration/deceleration when I do switch. I don't want to confuse the transmission software and cause the engine to over rev.
It does not mention anything about the vehicle must be in stationary in the case of switching from E to S . Therefore, I think its fine to switch between E and S mode on the fly.
Please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but that is how I understand it from reading the manual.
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My "older" C Class stays in whatever mode I put it in - C, Manual or S before switching off. It remains in that mode until I change it again. Just my 2 cents...
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2013 C300 sport 4matic
For the 2013 C class manual (Edition B) it clearly say you have to be in stationary.
Look on page 150 under automatic transmission.
"Only change from automatic drive program
E or S to manual drive program M when the
vehicle is stationary."
http://www.mbusa.com/vcm/MB/DigitalA...13_C_Class.pdf
Look on page 150 under automatic transmission.
"Only change from automatic drive program
E or S to manual drive program M when the
vehicle is stationary."
http://www.mbusa.com/vcm/MB/DigitalA...13_C_Class.pdf
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Thanks for the clarification, Tony. In our 2008 it doesn't say that. I suppose it's because our 2008 model doesn't have a proper "manual" mode. It's basically still a "D" mode that allows you to limit the max gear +/-.
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For the 2013 C class manual (Edition B) it clearly say you have to be in stationary.
Look on page 150 under automatic transmission.
"Only change from automatic drive program
E or S to manual drive program M when the
vehicle is stationary."
http://www.mbusa.com/vcm/MB/DigitalA...13_C_Class.pdf
Look on page 150 under automatic transmission.
"Only change from automatic drive program
E or S to manual drive program M when the
vehicle is stationary."
http://www.mbusa.com/vcm/MB/DigitalA...13_C_Class.pdf
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That is an interesting discussion.
Actually, I have switched between S, E and M in motion numerous times... I can't find any logical reason not to.
I saw that according to MBUSA, the vehicle had to be stationary. However, on the other hand, according to the UK Interactive Manual, you can switch between S, E and M whenever you like (http://www4.mercedes-benz.com/manual...ual_base.shtml).
Actually, I have switched between S, E and M in motion numerous times... I can't find any logical reason not to.
I saw that according to MBUSA, the vehicle had to be stationary. However, on the other hand, according to the UK Interactive Manual, you can switch between S, E and M whenever you like (http://www4.mercedes-benz.com/manual...ual_base.shtml).