What is the Button with W and S for on my Mercedes Benz C280 gear panel For
2007-03-21 18:27:00 · 11 answers · asked by man_fredk 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Mercedes-Benz
W=winter, S=summer. If you live in snowy/icy conditions select W and the car will start in second gear and change up at lower rpm. This W mode is intended to reduce wheel spin and slippage due to winter conditions. If you dont have snow and ice just select S all year round.
2007-03-21 18:33:57 · answer #1 · answered by jman 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You have lots of correct answers. They did away with the 'W' setting on later models with 'traction control' and the ability to 'manually' select 2nd, and instead give you 'S' and 'C' The 'C' being for 'comfort' and the 'S' for sport. It simply changes the gear-change patterns of the gearbox - ie the 'sport' setting will hold the gears longer on acceleration and will 'kick down' quicker.
2014-02-21 12:24:08 · answer #2 · answered by Peter The Piper Uk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The W will allow the transmission to start you out in second gear. This is supposed to reduce tire spin in snowy conditions. I live in a very snowy area, and I keep it on S all year.
2007-03-22 08:16:32 · answer #3 · answered by anywherebuttexas 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The answer given by "jman" is word for word what my trusted Mercedes mechanic said. Right on the money, jman!
2007-03-23 14:25:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
winter for W
summer for S
winter mode will make your automatic tranny start from 2nd gear for better traction.
summer mode is to use on the roads with good traction for fuel economy.
2007-03-23 22:41:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's "Winter and Summer" can you still drive it in spring and fall? S= Standard
2007-03-26 01:10:19 · answer #6 · answered by BillyTheKid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
w --- is for winter allows transmission to start in 2nd gear and shifts early recommended in icy road.
s ---- standard normal driving
2007-03-23 05:24:59 · answer #7 · answered by roel z 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Winter, Summer i think
2007-03-22 01:31:31 · answer #8 · answered by dippy145 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well in my mom's saab it's winter and sport so it's probably the same in your mercedes
2007-03-22 01:33:54 · answer #9 · answered by :] : 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
west and south?
2007-03-24 11:53:17 · answer #10 · answered by Liya 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋