X
To derestrict the shift range: press and
hold the selector lever towards D+ until D
is shown once more in the multi-function
display.
The automatic transmission shifts from the
current shift range directly to D.
X
To select the most effective shift
range: press and hold the selector lever to
the left towards D–.
The automatic transmission shifts to a
range which allows ideal acceleration and
deceleration. To do this, the automatic
transmission shifts down one or more
gears.
Shift ranges
i
On AMG vehicles and vehicles with
steering wheel gearshift paddles*, you
can restrict or derestrict the shift range in
the same way as with Touchshift
(
Y
page 112).
When the automatic transmission is in posi-
tion D, it is possible to restrict or derestrict
the shift range.
X
Briefly push the selector lever to the left/
right towards D+/D–.
The shift range selected is shown in the
multi-function display. The automatic
transmission shifts only as far as the selec-
ted gear.
i
If the maximum engine speed for the shift
range is reached and you continue to accel-
erate, the automatic transmission shifts up
in order to prevent the engine from over-
revving, even if the shift range is restricted.
Driving situations
=
The braking effect of the engine can
be used in this position
5
To use the braking effect of the
engine on downhill gradients and
for driving:
R
on steep mountain roads
R
in mountainous terrain
R
in arduous conditions
4
To use the braking effect of the
engine on extremely steep downhill
gradients and long downhill
stretches
Program selector button
The program selector button allows you to
choose between different driving character-
istics.
C Comfort
comfortable, economic
driving
S Sport
sporty driving style
X
Press program selector button
:
repeat-
edly until the letter for the desired gearshift
program C or S appears in the multi-func-
tion display.
i
Regardless of whether automatic drive
program C or S is selected, the automatic
transmission always switches to drive pro-
gram C when you next start the engine.
Transmission
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