Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Limiting gear range
Warning!
G
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.
Gearshift control buttons
Gearshift control paddles (CL 63 AMG and
CL 65 AMG only)
̈ Briefly press left shift button 1 or pull
left shift paddle 1.
1
2
Left shift button: limiting gear range
Right shift button: extending gear
range
1
Left shift paddle: limiting gear range or
downshift (in program mode M)
The transmission will shift to the next
lower gear as permitted by the shift
program. This action simultaneously
limits the gear range of the transmis-
sion (୴ page 426).
2
Right shift paddle: extending gear
range or upshift (in program mode M)
i You cannot shift with the steering wheel
gearshift control buttons when the transmission
in position P, N or R.
i To avoid overrevving the engine when down-
shifting, the transmission will not shift to a lower
gear if the engine’s max. speed would be ex-
ceeded.
The following instructions describe opera-
tion of the steering wheel gearshift control
when driving in program mode C or S.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz CL550, Mercedes-Benz CL600, Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W216 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
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