Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Gear ranges
The selected gear range appears in the
multifunction display (୴ page 167). If you
press on the accelerator when the engine
has reached its rpm limit, the transmission
will upshift beyond any gear range limit
selected.
Effect
è The transmission shifts through
third gear only.
With the gear selector lever in position D
and driving in the automatic shift
program C or S (୴ page 172), you can
select a gear range for the automatic
transmission to operate within:
With this selection you can use
the braking effect of the engine.
ç The transmission shifts through
second gear only.
Effect
Gear selector lever (୴ page 173):
You can limit the 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+).
ï The transmission shifts through
sixth gear only (applies to
vehicles with 7-speed automatic
transmission only).
Allows the use of engine’s
braking power when driving:
ț
ț
ț
on steep downgrades
in mountainous regions
î The transmission shifts through
fifth gear only (applies to
vehicles with 7-speed automatic
transmission only).
Steering wheel gearshift control
(CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) (୴ page 174):
You can limit the gear range by pressing
the respective downshift button on the
steering wheel gearshift control, and
reverse the gear range limit by pressing
the respective upshift button on the
steering wheel gearshift control.
under extreme operating
conditions
æ The transmission operates in
first gear only.
é The transmission shifts through
fourth gear only.
For maximum use of engine’s
braking effect on very steep or
lengthy downgrades.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz CLK350, Mercedes-Benz CLK500, Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W209 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
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