Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
The program mode selector switch is
located on the lower part of the center
console.
Activating manual shift program
̈ Briefly press the gear selector lever to
the left in the D- direction
(୴ page 174).
̈
Press program mode selector
switch 1 repeatedly until theM for
manual shift program mode M appears
in the multifunction display.
or
̈
Press button 1 on the left side of the
steering wheel (୴ page 179).
The transmission switches to the
manual program mode M. Automatic
shifting is switched off. The gear range
is not limited.
The transmission shifts to the next
lower gear.
i
You can change the gears manually when
the gear selector lever is in position D. You
can upshift or downshift through the gears
in succession.
When you brake or stop, the transmis-
sion shifts down to a gear from which
you can easily accelerate or take off.
1
Program mode selector switch
M Manual
C Comfort
S Sport
For manual gear shifting
For comfort driving
Downshifting
Warning!
G
For standard driving
The current gear selector lever position
and the selected program mode (M/C/S)
are indicated in the multifunction display
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.
(୴ page 172).
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz CLS500, Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W219 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
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