Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Gear ranges
Effect
Effect
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î
The transmission shifts through
sixth gear only (applies only to
vehicles with 7-speed automatic
transmission).
ç
The transmission shifts through
second gear only.
With the gear selector lever in position D,
you can limit the transmission’s gear range
by pressing the gear selector lever to the
left (D-), and reverse the gear range limit
by pressing the gear selector lever to the
right (D+).
Allows the use of engine’s brak-
ing power when driving
The transmission shifts through
fifth gear only (applies only to ve-
hicles with 7-speed automatic
transmission).
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ț
ț
on steep downgrades
in mountainous regions
The selected gear range will appear in the
tachometer display. If you press on the ac-
celerator when the engine has reached its
rpm limit, the transmission will upshift be-
yond any gear range limit selected.
under extreme operating con-
ditions
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è
The transmission shifts through
fourth gear only.
æ
The transmission operates in
first gear only.
The transmission shifts through
third gear only.
For maximum use of engine’s
braking effect on very steep or
lengthy downgrades.
With this selection you can use
the braking effect of the engine.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz S430, Mercedes-Benz S500, Mercedes-Benz S55, Mercedes-Benz S600 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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