Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Downshifting
Upshifting
Kickdown
̈
Briefly press the gear selector lever to
the left in the D- direction
̈ Briefly press the gear selector lever to
the right in the D+ direction
(୴ page 165).
The kickdown can also be used for
maximum acceleration when driving in the
manual program mode.
(
୴ page 165).
or
or
̈ Press the accelerator past the point of
resistance.
̈
Press button 1 on the left side of the ̈ Press button 2 on the right side of the
steering wheel (୴ page 168).
steering wheel (୴ page 168).
The transmission shifts to a lower gear.
The transmission shifts to the next
lower gear.
The transmission shifts to the next
higher gear.
̈ Shift up once the desired speed has
been reached.
Warning!
G
i
When driving at full throttle, the trans-
mission shifts to the next higher gear
when maximum engine speed has been
reached.
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced
vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not
prevent this type of loss of control.
When you brake or stop, the transmis-
sion shifts down to a gear from which
you can easily accelerate or take off.
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Product Specification
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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