Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Maneuvering
Steering wheel gearshift control
CLS 500*
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When you maneuver in tight areas,
e.g. when pulling into a parking space:
You cannot shift with the steering
wheel gearshift buttons when the gear
selector lever is in position P, N or R.
The steering wheel gearshift buttons are
located to the left and right of the steering
wheel.
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Control the vehicle speed by gradually
releasing the brakes.
The last selected program
mode (C or S) is switched on when the
engine is restarted in the automatic
program mode.
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Accelerate gently.
Never abruptly step on the accelerator.
Working on the vehicle
Downshifting
Warning!
G
Warning!
G
When working on the vehicle, set the
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.
parking brake and move gear selector lever
to position P. Otherwise the vehicle could
roll away.
1 Button, outside: upshift
2 Button, inside: downshift
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Press the inside 2 of one of the
buttons on the steering wheel.
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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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