Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
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Traction and driving stability are
improved on icy roads.
̈ Ease on the accelerator when you have
reached the desired speed.
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Never change the program mode when
the gear selector lever is out of
position P. This could result in a
change of driving characteristics for
which you may not be prepared.
Upshifts occur earlier even when
you give more gas. The engine then
operates at lower rpms and the
wheels are less likely to spin.
The transmission shifts up again.
Stopping
When you stop briefly, e.g. at traffic lights:
̈ Leave the transmission in gear.
Driving tips
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̈ Hold the vehicle with the brake.
The last selected program
mode (C or S) is switched on when the
engine is restarted.
Accelerator position
When you stop longer with the engine
idling and/or on a hill:
Your driving style influences the
transmission’s shifting behavior:
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Set the parking brake.
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Press program mode selector
switch 1 repeatedly until the letter of
the desired shift program appears in
the multifunction display.
Less throttle
More throttle
Earlier upshifting
Later upshifting
̈ Move the gear selector lever to
position P.
Kickdown
Select C for comfort driving:
Use kickdown when you want maximum
acceleration.
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The vehicle starts out in second
gear (both forward and reverse) for
gentler starts. This does not apply if
full throttle is applied or gear
range 1 is selected.
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Press the accelerator past the point of
resistance.
The transmission shifts into a lower
gear.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz CLS500, Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W219 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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