Mercedes-Benz S 320 1999, Руководство пользователя

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Important!
With selector lever in position “ D” ,
“4” or “3”, upshifting from 1st to 2nd
to 3rd gear is delayed depending
on vehicle speed and engine tem ­
perature. This allows the catalytic
converter to heat up more quickly
to operating temperatures.
During the brief warm-up period
this delayed upshift and increased
engine noise might be perceived
as a malfunction. However, neither
the engine nor transmission are
negatively affected by this mode of
operation.
The delayed upshift is effective
with vehicle speeds below
31 mph (50 km/h) at partial throttle
and engine temperatures below
95°F (35°C).
To avoid overrevving the engine
when the selector lever is moved to
a lower driving range, the trans­
mission will not shift to a lower
gear as long as the vehicle speed
exceeds the speed limit of that
gear.
To prevent the engine from
laboring at low RPMs, do not allow
the engine speed to drop too low
on uphill gradients.
Depending on the degree of the
incline, shift selector lever to a
lower gear range early enough to
maintain engine RPM within the
best torque range.
Warning!
On slippery road surfaces,
never downshift in order to
obtain braking action. This
could result in rear wheel slip
and reduced vehicle control.
Your vehicle’s ABS will not
prevent this type of loss of
control.
Maneuvering
To maneuver in tight areas, e.g.
when pulling into a parking space,
control the car speed by gradually
releasing the brakes. Accelerate
gently and never abruptly step on
the accelerator.
To rock a car out of soft ground
(mud or snow), alternately shift
from forward to reverse, while
applying slight partial throttle.
Rocking a car free in this manner
may cause the ABS malfunction
indicator lamp to come on. Turn off
and restart the engine to clear the
malfunction indication.
Stopping
For brief stops, e.g. at traffic lights,
leave the transmission in gear and
hold vehicle with the service brake.
For longer stops with the engine
idling, shift into “ N” or “P” and hold
the vehicle with the service brake.
When stopping the car on an uphill
incline, do not hold it with the
accelerator, use the brake. This
avoids unnecessary transmission
heat build up.
Warning!
Getting out of your car with
the selector lever not fully
engaged in position “P ” is
dangerous. Also, when parked
on an incline, position “P”
alone may not prevent your
vehicle from moving, possibly
hitting people or objects.
Always set the parking brake in
addition to shifting to
position “P ”.
When parked on an incline,
also turn front wheel against
curb.