Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Manual shift program S 55 AMG and
S 65 AMG
The program mode selector switch is
located on the lower part of the center
console.
!
Allow engine to warm up under low
load use. Do not place full load on the
engine until the operating temperature
has been reached.
In addition to the automatic shift
program C or S, your vehicle is equipped
with the manual shift program M.
Shift into reverse gear R or parking
position P only when the vehicle is
stopped.
In the manual program mode M,
system-controlled automatic gearshifting
is switched off and you need to change the
gears by manually upshifting or downshift-
ing using the steering wheel gearshift but-
tons to the left and right of the steering
wheel (୴ page 181) or the gear selector
lever.
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period when driving off on
slippery road surfaces. This may cause
serious damage to the drivetrain which
is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
1 Program mode selector switch
M Manual
C Comfort
S Sport
For manual gear shifting
For comfort driving
For standard driving
The current gear selector lever position
and the selected program mode (M/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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