Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Automatic shift program
̈ Press program mode selector
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switch 1 repeatedly until the letter of
the desired program mode appears in
the tachometer display.
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.
The program mode selector switch is
located on the lower part of the center
console.
Select C for comfort driving:
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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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The last selected program
mode (C or S) is switched on when the
engine is restarted.
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Traction and driving stability are
improved on icy roads.
Upshifts occur earlier even when
you give more gas. The engine then
operates at lower rpms and the
wheels are less likely to spin.
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Program mode selector switch
C Comfort
S Sport
For comfort driving
For standard driving
The current gear selector lever position
and the selected program mode (C/S) are
indicated in the tachometer display
(୴ page 174).
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Product Specification
Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Manuals |
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Tags | Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC, Mercedes-Benz S350, Mercedes-Benz S430, Mercedes-Benz S500, Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz S600, Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG |
Model Year | 2006 |
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