Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2010, Owner'S Manual

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Steering wheel gearshift paddles
:
Left-hand steering wheel gearshift paddle
;
Right-hand steering wheel gearshift pad-
dle
In the automatic drive program, you can
restrict or derestrict the shift range by using
the steering wheel gearshift paddles or the
selector lever (
Y
page 145).
In the manual drive program, you can change
gear using the steering wheel gearshift pad-
dles or the selector lever (
Y
page 145).
i
You can only change gear with the steer-
ing wheel gearshift paddles when the trans-
mission is in position D.
Automatic drive program
Drive program E is characterised by the fol-
lowing:
R
optimal fuel consumption resulting from
the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner
R
the vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward and reverse gears, unless the
accelerator pedal is depressed fully
R
increased sensitivity; this improves driving
stability on slippery road surfaces, for
example.
R
the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner, which results in the vehicle being
driven at lower engine speeds and the
wheels being less likely to spin
Drive program S is characterised by the fol-
lowing:
R
sporty engine and suspension configura-
tion
R
the vehicle pulling away in first gear
R
the automatic transmission shifting up
later
R
the fuel consumption possibly being higher
as a result of the later automatic transmis-
sion shift points
Shift ranges
Introduction
When the automatic transmission is in posi-
tion D, it is possible to restrict or derestrict
the shift range (
Y
page 145).
The shift range selected is shown in the mul-
tifunction display. The automatic transmis-
sion shifts only as far as the selected gear.
Driving situations
= You can use the engine's braking
effect.
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
Restricting the shift range
X
Press the selector lever to the left towards
D–.
or
X
Pull left-hand steering wheel gearshift pad-
dle.
The shift range is restricted.
Automatic transmission
145
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