Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Downshifting
Warning!
Upshifting
Kickdown
̈
Briefly press the gear selector lever to
The kickdown can also be used for
maximum acceleration when driving in the
manual program mode M.
G
the right in the D+ direction
(୴ page 175).
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.
or
̈ Press the accelerator past the point of
resistance.
̈ Press button 2 on the right side of the
steering wheel (୴ page 181).
The transmission shifts to a lower gear.
The transmission shifts to the next
higher gear.
̈ Shift up once the desired speed has
been reached.
̈
Briefly press the gear selector lever to
the left in the D- direction
i
(
୴ page 175).
When driving at full throttle, the trans-
mission shifts to the next higher gear
when maximum engine speed has been
reached.
or
̈
Press button 1 on the left side of the
steering wheel (୴ page 181).
The transmission shifts to the next
lower gear.
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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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| 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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