Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
The following instructions describe opera-
tion of the steering wheel gearshift control
when driving in the automatic program
mode C or S.
Downshifting
Warning!
The transmission will shift to the next
higher gear as permitted by the shift
program. This action simultaneously
extends the gear range of the transmission
when you are driving in the automatic
program mode (C or S).
G
For instructions on operating the steering
wheel gearshift control and gear selector
lever in the manual program mode M, see
“Manual shift program E 55 AMG”
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.
Canceling gear range limit
(
୴ page 193).
̈ Press and hold button 2 on the right
side of the steering wheel untilD
reappears in the multifunction display.
̈
Briefly press button 1 on the left side
of the steering wheel.
The transmission will shift from the current
gear range directly to gear range D.
The transmission will shift to the next
lower gear as permitted by the shift
program. This action simultaneously limits
the gear range of the transmission
Shifting into optimal gear range
̈
Press and hold button 1 on the left
(
୴ page 188) when you are driving in the
side of the steering wheel.
automatic program mode (C or S).
The transmission will automatically select
the gear range suited for optimal
acceleration and deceleration. This may
involve shifting down one or more gears.
Upshifting
̈
Briefly press button 2 on the right
side of the steering wheel.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz E-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI, Mercedes-Benz E350, Mercedes-Benz E500, Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W211 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
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