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Controls in detail
Automatic transmission*
Downshifting
̈ Press button 1 on the left side of the
steering wheel.
The transmission shifts to the next
lower gear.
The gear range is limited when you are not
driving in the manual program mode M
(
୴ page 159).
When driving in the manual program
mode M (
୴ page 165), the transmission
will shift from the current gear to the next
lower gear (
୴ page 166).
Upshifting
̈ Press button 2 on the right side of the
steering wheel.
The transmission shifts to the next
higher gear.
The gear range is extended when you are
not driving in the manual program mode M
(
୴ page 159).
When driving in the manual program
mode M (
୴ page 165), the transmission
will shift from the current gear to the next
higher gear (
୴ page 167).
Manual shift program (C 55 AMG only)
In the manual program mode M you can
change the gears manually on the steering
wheel (
୴ page 164) or by using the gear
selector lever (
୴ page 158).
Warning! G
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.
!
Allow engine to warm up under low
load use. Do not place full load on the
engine until the operating temperature
has been reached.
Shift into reverse gear R only when the
vehicle is stopped.
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period when driving off on
slippery road surfaces. This may cause
serious damage to the drivetrain which
is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.