Important !
Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any other reason with selector lever in "N" can result in transmission damage
that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
D - The transmission automatically upshifts through 5th gear. Position "D" provides optimum driving characteristics
under all normal operating conditions.
4
3
- Upshift through 4th gear only.
Suitable for performance driving. To shift from position "D" to "4", push selector lever to the left.
- Upshift through 3rd gear only.
Suitable for moderately steep hills. Since the transmission does not shift higher than 3rd gear, this gear selection
will allow use of the engine's braking power downhill.
2
1
- Upshift through 2nd gear only.
For driving in mountainous regions or under extreme operating conditions. This gear selection will allow use of the
engine's braking power when descending steep grades.
- In this position, the engine's
braking effect is utilized by shifting into 1 st gear. Use this position while descending very steep or lengthy
downgrades and only at speeds below 40 mph (60 km/h).
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 temperature. 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 transmission 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 fever 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.
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz C230, Mercedes-Benz C280, Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG, Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W202 |
| Model Year | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
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