Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
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Press program mode selector switch
repeatedly until the letter of the
desired program mode appears in the
multifunction display.
Steering wheel gearshift control
With drive position D selected and driving
in program mode C or S, you can limit or
extend the gear range.
Select C for comfort driving
(R 63 AMG: standard driving):
If your vehicle is equipped with manual
shift program M, you can use the steering
wheel gearshift control to manually shift
the gears.
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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.
i R 63 AMG:
For information on using the steering wheel gear-
shift control in program mode M, see “Manual
shift program (R 63 AMG only)” (୴ page 209).
1 Left shift button: limiting gear range or
downshift (in program mode M)
2
Right shift button: extending gear
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Traction and driving stability are
improved on icy roads.
range or upshift (in program mode M)
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Allow engine to warm up under low load use.
Do not place full load on the engine until the
operating temperature has been reached.
i You cannot shift with the steering wheel
gearshift control buttons when the transmission
in position P, N or R.
Upshifts occur earlier even when
you give more gas. The engine then
operates at lower rpms and the
wheels are less likely to spin.
Shift into reverse gear R or park position P only
when the vehicle is stopped.
The following instructions describe opera-
tion of the steering wheel gearshift control
when driving in program mode C or S.
Select S for standard driving
(R 63 AMG: sporty driving):
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.
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The vehicle starts out in first gear.
Upshifts occur later.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz R-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz R350, Mercedes Benz V251, Mercedes-Benz R320 CDI, Mercedes-Benz R500, Mercedes-Benz R63 AMG |
| Model Year | 2007 |
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