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Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Automatic shift program
The program mode selector switch is used
to adjust
ț shift program
ț suspension tuning of Airmatic
(
୴ page 440) or ABC* (୴ page 442)
ț engine control
Program mode selector switch
C Comfort For comfort driving
S Sport For standard driving
Program mode selector switch (S 63 AMG
and S 65 AMG only)
M Manual For manual gear shifting
(
୴ page 413)
C Comfort For standard driving
S Sport For sporty driving
Effect
è The transmission shifts through
third gear only.
With this selection you can use
the braking effect of the engine.
ç The transmission shifts through
second gear only.
Allows the use of engine’s
braking power when driving:
ț on steep downgrades
ț in mountainous regions
ț under extreme operating
conditions
æ The transmission operates in
first gear only.
For maximum use of engine’s
braking effect on very steep or
lengthy downgrades.