Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Gear ranges
Effect
Effect
ï The transmission shifts through
sixth gear only (applies to
vehicles with 7-speed automatic
transmission only).
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
braking power when driving:
î The transmission shifts through
fifth gear only (applies to
vehicles with 7-speed automatic
transmission only).
ț
ț
ț
on steep downgrades
in mountainous regions
The selected gear range appears in the
tachometer display (୴ page 174). If you
press on the accelerator when the engine
has reached its rpm limit, the transmission
will upshift beyond any gear range limit
selected.
under extreme operating
conditions
é The transmission shifts through
fourth gear only.
æ The transmission operates in
first gear only.
è 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 |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz S430, Mercedes-Benz S500, Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz S600 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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