What is the Sport+ mode in Mercedes-Benz cars?
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The extreme sport mode is displayed as Sport+ in Mercedes-Benz cars. This mode is more aggressive than the standard Sport mode. When the car is in Sport+ mode, the throttle response reaches its maximum, and the gear shifts are faster. The transmission shifts gears at higher engine RPMs, which may cause some jerkiness at low speeds. The auto start-stop function is disabled to enhance the vehicle's power. Additionally, for vehicles equipped with adjustable suspension and steering ratio, the suspension becomes stiffer in Sport+ mode to reduce body roll during high-speed cornering, and the steering wheel becomes heavier for better feedback. Modern automatic transmissions are designed with different shift logics in their electronic control units to meet various driving demands and adapt to different road conditions. A mode selection switch is provided on the control panel, allowing drivers to choose the transmission's control mode. Common automatic transmission control modes include: Normal Driving Mode (NORMAL): This is the most commonly used mode. In this mode, the car's performance is balanced in all aspects, such as fuel efficiency, quietness, and power. It achieves the best balance between fuel economy, comfort, and performance, making it ideal for city driving. Power Mode (POWER): This mode is designed to maximize the car's power. The shift logic ensures the engine operates frequently in high-power ranges, improving acceleration and climbing ability. Eco Mode (ECO): In this mode, the ECU analyzes factors like transmission gear, engine RPM, speed, braking, and transmission oil temperature to calculate the optimal fuel injection for the engine, effectively reducing fuel consumption compared to normal driving mode. Sport Mode (SPORT): The ECU increases the engine RPM to maintain sufficient torque and enhance power, though at the cost of higher fuel consumption. This mode boosts engine power for quick acceleration, making it suitable for overtaking or climbing. High RPMs also help clear carbon deposits from the engine, but prolonged use is not recommended as it increases transmission load, temperature, and wear. Individual Mode (INDIVIDUAL): Allows customization of various modules, such as steering weight, suspension stiffness, throttle response, transmission reaction, engine mode, steering system mode, and exhaust system mode. Snow Mode (SNOW): Some automatic transmission models feature a "snowflake" button near the gear lever to activate Snow mode. This mode programs the transmission to start in second gear, ensuring smoother and gentler torque output to reduce wheel spin on slippery snow surfaces.