Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Program mode selector switch
̈ Press program mode selector
Accelerator position
switch 1 repeatedly until the letter of
the desired shift program appears in
the multifunction display (୴ page 129).
The program mode selector switch is
located on the lower part of the center
console.
Your driving style influences the
transmission’s shifting behavior:
Select C for comfort driving:
Less throttle
Earlier upshifting
Later upshifting
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.
More throttle
ț
Kickdown
Use kickdown when you want maximum
acceleration.
ț
ț
Traction and driving stability are
improved on icy roads.
̈
Press the accelerator past the point of
resistance.
Upshifts occur earlier even when
you give more gas. The engine then
operates at lower rpms and the
wheels are less likely to spin.
The transmission shifts into a lower
gear.
1
Program mode selector switch
S Sport
For standard driving
For comfort driving
̈ Ease on the accelerator when you have
reached the desired speed.
C Comfort
ț
The power transmission ratio for
gear selector lever position R
changes depending on the program
mode selected (S or C).
The transmission shifts up again.
!
Never change the program mode when
the gear selector lever is out of
position P. This could result in a
change of driving characteristics for
which you may not be prepared.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz E-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz E500, Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W211 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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