The C/S Button
04-01-2009, 12:21 PM
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The C/S Button
I think I am reading different things in the manual about the C/S button. One page tells me one thing and another something different...
I know that the usage is different in the "S" class versus the "E" class...
Is there any agreement on what setting does what?
I know that the usage is different in the "S" class versus the "E" class...
Is there any agreement on what setting does what?
04-01-2009, 12:34 PM
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08 MB S600 08 Lexus RX 400h 07 MB SL550 06 MB CLK-350(Lease Ending 04/09) 05 MB S500(LEASE ENDED)
Comfort and Speed
I believe when you have it on C, the car will skip 1st and go from 2nd gear and so on, as where with the S, the car will shift from 1st and up. To my understanding driving in C iwill also result in better gas mileage.
I believe when you have it on C, the car will skip 1st and go from 2nd gear and so on, as where with the S, the car will shift from 1st and up. To my understanding driving in C iwill also result in better gas mileage.
04-01-2009, 12:34 PM
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C = car will start in 2nd gear, slower, better on gas mileage (+/- 2-5mpg)
S = car will start in 1st gear, faster, not as good on gas mileage (+/- 2-5mpg)
S = car will start in 1st gear, faster, not as good on gas mileage (+/- 2-5mpg)
04-01-2009, 07:47 PM
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'15 S550 4matic; '10 RX350; '14 E350 Cabriolet
If I remember correctly, Airmatic shocks only affect the ride height. They do not have any control over the firmness of the shock absorbers.
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04-02-2009, 04:03 AM
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Height is adjusted via the air volume pumped to the rubber airbag.
Airmatic shocks have controlled damping function too, electrically controlled via the control unit.
It is true that the W221 does not go lower when in S-mode. It only does it at speed. The speed points however change from C to S (or M).
04-02-2009, 10:01 AM
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The standard suspension in a S550 is a Airmatic semi active suspension that lets you choose between comfort and sport. The ADS optimizes ride and handling by adjusting each wheels shock absorber rate.
So it does firm things up a bit when you have it in sport.
So it does firm things up a bit when you have it in sport.
04-02-2009, 07:26 PM
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'15 S550 4matic; '10 RX350; '14 E350 Cabriolet
http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews...lass/ride.html
"There is a switch on the console to select from Sport, Comfort, and Manual modes. Comfort is the standard program, while Sport holds gears longer and downshifts more readily. Manual prevents automatic downshifts, while Sport and Comfort still allow kickdown shifts even if you've selected a gear yourself with the buttons. U.S. cars, however, will offer only Sport and Comfort-no Manual.
The Sport and Manual modes have two other effects: they quicken the throttle response and stiffen the air-spring suspension. The S-class again uses Mercedes's Airmatic air suspension and adaptive damping. The setup delivers a plush ride overall, but when cornering on bad pavement, we can feel bumps transmitted through to the steering column, which strikes us as rather un-Mercedes-like."
So thanks to ALL for helping me learn, and I apologize for stating incorrect info....
