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 prevent the engine from laboring at
low RPMs, do not allow the engine
speed to drop too low on uphill
gradients.
Stopping
For brief stops, e.g. at traffic lights,
leave the transmission in gear and hold
vehicle with the service brake.
Do not exceed the vehicle speed limits
for individual gear selections, which
are indicated by marks (I, II, III etc.) on
the circumference of the speedometer.
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.
For longer stops with the engine
idling, shift into "N" or "P".'
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.
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.
Maneuvering
To maneuver in tight areas, e.g. when
pulling into parking space, control the
car speed by gradually releasing the
brakes. Accelerate gently and never
abruptly step on the accelerator.
Warning!
Getting out of your car with the
selector lever not fully engaged in
position "P" is dangerous. When
parked on an incline, position "P"
alone may not prevent your vehicle
from moving, possibly hitting people
or objects.
Warning!
To rock a car out of soft ground (mud
or snow), alternately shift from forward
to reverse, while applying slight partial
throttle.
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.
Rocking a car free in this manner may
cause the ABS warning lamp to come
on. Turn off and restart the engine to
clear the malfunction indication.
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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| 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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