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
multifunction display (୴ page 111).
Warning!
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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take it 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
injury.
SelectW for winter 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 Standard
W Winter
For regular driving
For winter 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.
!
Never change the program mode when
the selector lever is out of position P. It
could result in a change of driving char-
acteristics 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 (W or S).
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz C230, Mercedes-Benz C240, Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG, Mercedes-Benz C320, Mercedes-benz W203 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
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