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automatic program mode (C or S) when the
engine is restarted.
Upshifting
!
In manual program mode M, the
automatic transmission will not upshift,
even if the engine has reached its
overrevving range. Shift up into the next
gear before the engine has reached its
overrevving range. Make absolutely certain
that the engine speed does not reach the
red marking on the tachometer. Otherwise
the engine could be damaged which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
X
Briefly press the gear selector lever to the
right in the D+ direction.
or
X
Briefly pull right gearshift control 2
(Y page 117).
The automatic transmission shifts into the
next higher gear.
Upshift indicator
1
Current gear
2
Upshift indicator
In manual program mode M, upshift indicator
2 in the multifunction display advises you to
upshift before the engine reaches the
overspeed range. In addition, symbol ^ may
appear instead of manual program mode
symbol M in the multifunction display. Thus
you can drive at the maximum engine speed
for each gear without overrevving the engine.
X
Shift the automatic transmission from
current gear 1 into the next higher gear.
The fuel supply will otherwise be
interrupted to prevent the engine from
overrevving.
Downshifting
G
Warning!
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced
vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not
prevent this type of loss of control.
X
Briefly press the gear selector lever to the
left in the D- direction.
or
X
Briefly pull left gearshift control 1
(Y page 117).
The automatic transmission shifts into the
next lower gear.
i
For maximum acceleration, press and
hold the gear selector lever to the left in the
D- direction or pull and hold the left
gearshift control. Depending on the engine
speed the automatic transmission selects
the optimal gear for maximum
acceleration.
i
When you brake or stop, the automatic
transmission shifts down into a gear from
which you can easily accelerate or take off.
Kickdown
Using the kickdown when driving in manual
program mode M is not possible.
Controls in detail
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