Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Program mode selector switch
̈ Press the program mode selector
switch repeatedly until the letter of the
desired shift program appears in the ta-
chometer display field (୴ page 130).
Warning!
G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take the
KEYLESS-GO* card (if so equipped) with you
and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children
unattended in the vehicle, or with access to
an unlocked vehicle. Children could move
the selector lever from position P, which
could result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
Select C for comfort driving:
ț
The vehicle starts out in second
gear (both forward and reverse) for
gentler starts. This does not apply if
full throttle is applied or gear
range 1 is selected.
ț
ț
Traction and driving stability are im-
proved on icy roads.
1
Program mode selector switch
S Sport
For standard driving
For comfort driving
Upshifts occur earlier even when
you give more gas. The engine then
operates at lower rpms and the
wheels are less likely to spin.
C Comfort
!
Never change the program mode when
the selector lever is out of position P.
This could result in a change of driving
characteristics for which you may not
be prepared.
ț
The power transmission ratio for se-
lector lever position R changes de-
pending on the program mode
selected (C or S).
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz S430, Mercedes-Benz S500, Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz S600 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
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