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The current program mode appears in the
multifunction display.
1
Program mode indicator
You should only change the program mode
when the automatic transmission is in park
position P.
i
The last selected automatic program
mode (C or S) is switched on when the
engine is restarted.
X
Press the program mode selector switch
repeatedly until the letter of the desired
program mode appears in the multifunction
display.
Selecting program mode C means:
R
The vehicle starts out more gentle, both
forward and reverse, except when driving
off with full throttle.
R
Traction and driving stability are improved
on icy roads.
R
Upshifts occur earlier even when you give
more gas. The engine then operates at
lower revolutions and the wheels are less
likely to spin.
Selecting program mode S means that
upshifts occur later.
One-touch gearshifting
With the automatic transmission in drive
position D and driving in automatic program
mode C or S, you can limit or extend the gear
range using the gear selector lever or the
steering wheel gearshift contol.
E 63 AMG: For information on using the gear
selector lever or the steering wheel gearshift
control in manual program mode M, see
“Manual shift program” (Y page 135).
Steering wheel gearshift control (example
illustration)
1
Limiting gear range
Downshift (in manual program mode M)
2
Extending gear range
Upshift (in manual program mode M)
i
You cannot shift with the steering wheel
gearshift control when the automatic
transmission is in park position P, neutral
position N, or reverse gear R.
Limiting gear range
G
Warning!
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced
Controls in detail