Automatic Transmission
Driving
Accelerator position
The automatic transmission selects
individual gears automatically,
dependent upon
The selector lever is automatically
locked while in position "P". To move
the selector lever out of position "P",
the service brake pedal must be firmly
depressed before the shift lock will
release.
Partial throttle = early up shifting =
normal acceleration
Full throttle = later up shifting =
rapid acceleration
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Selector lever position
Accelerator position
Vehicle speed
Kick down (depressing the accelerator
beyond full throttle) = downshifting to
next lowest gear = maximum
acceleration. Once the desired speed is
attained, ease up on the accelerator -
the transmission shifts up again
Shift selector lever to the desired
driving position only when the engine
is idling and the service brake is
applied. Do not release the brake until
ready to drive. The vehicle may
otherwise start creeping when the
selector lever is in drive or reverse
position.
Important!
When parking the car and before
working on the vehicle with the engine
running, firmly depress the parking
brake pedal and shift the selector lever
into "P".
Warning!
It is dangerous to shift the selector
lever out of "P" or "N" if the engine
speed is higher than idle speed. If
your foot is not on the brake pedal,
the car could accelerate quickly
forward or in reverse. You could lose
control of the car and hit someone or
something. Only shift info gear when
the engine is idling normally and
when your right foot is firmly on the
brake pedal.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Manuals |
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| Document Type | Free PDF Owner's Manual Download. |
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz 300SE, Mercedes-Benz 400SE, Mercedes-Benz 500SEL, Mercedes-Benz W140 |
| Model Year | 1992 |
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| Publisher | mbusa.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Mercedes-Benz W140 |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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