Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission
Information for driving with an automatic
transmission is found in the “Getting start-
ed” section (୴ page 43).
The automatic transmission selects indi-
vidual gears automatically, depending on
Warning!
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ț
the selector lever position D with gear
ranges 4, 3, 2, 1 (୴ page 143)
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 firmly on the
brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate
quickly forward or reverse. You could lose
control of the vehicle and hit someone or
something. Only shift into gear when the en-
gine is idling normally and when your right
foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
Your transmission adapts its gear shifting
process to your individual driving style by
continually adjusting the shift points up or
down. These shift point adjustments are
performed based on current operating and
driving conditions.
ț
the selected shift program (W/S)
(
୴ page 145) or
(M/C/S) (CLK 55 AMG)(୴ page 147)
ț
ț
the position of the accelerator pedal
(୴ page 146)
If the operating conditions change the au-
tomatic transmission reacts by adjusting
its gear shift program.
the vehicle speed
The current selector lever position and
shift program (W/S) or
When the selector lever is in position D,
you can influence transmission shifting by
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(
M/C/S) (CLK 55 AMG) appear in the
During the brief warm-up the transmis-
sion upshifting is delayed. This allows
the catalytic converter to heat up more
quickly to operating temperatures.
speedometer display (୴ page 114).
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ț
limiting the gear range
changing gears yourself
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz CLK320, Mercedes-Benz CLK500, Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W209 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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