Mercedes-Benz 2008 CLS 550, Operator'S Manual

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Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Gearshift paddles (example illustration
vehicles with AMG-Sport Package*)
1
Left shift paddle: limiting gear range or
downshift (in program mode
M )
2
Right shift paddle: extending gear
range or upshift (in program mode
M )
The following instructions describe opera-
tion of the steering wheel gearshift control
when driving in the automatic program
mode
C or S .
Limiting gear range
왘
Briefly pull left shift paddle
1
.
The transmission will shift to the next
lower gear as permitted by the shift
program. This action simultaneously
limits the gear range of the transmis-
sion (
컄
page 174).
!
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 or park position P 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.
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You cannot shift with the steering wheel
gearshift paddles when the gear selector lever is
in position
P , N or R .
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.
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To avoid overrevving the engine when down-
shifting, the transmission will not shift to a lower
gear if the engine’s max. speed would be
exceeded.