Automatic transmission
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Program selector button
Shift ranges
Introduction
When the automatic transmission is in
position D, it is possible to restrict or
derestrict the shift range (Y page 137).
The shift range selected is shown in the
multifunction display. The automatic
transmission shifts only as far as the selected
gear.
Driving situations
Program selector button
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You can use the engine's braking
effect.
E Economy
Comfortable, economical
driving
5
To use the braking effect of the
engine on downhill gradients and
for driving:
S Sport
Sporty driving style
Ron steep mountain roads
i For further information on "Automatic
drive program" (Y page 137).
X Press program selector button:
Rin mountainous terrain
Rin arduous conditions
repeatedly until the letter for the desired
gearshift program appears in the
multifunction display.
4
To use the braking effect of the
engine on extremely steep downhill
gradients and on long downhill
stretches
Automatic drive program
Restricting the shift range
Drive program E is characterized by the
following:
X Press the selector lever to the left towards
D–.
Rthe vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward and reverse gears, unless the
accelerator pedal is depressed fully
Rincreased sensitivity, which improves
driving stability on slippery road surfaces,
for example
The shift range is restricted.
i In order to prevent the engine from
overrevving, the automatic transmission
does not shift down when the engine speed
is too high.
Rthe automatic transmission shifting up
sooner, which results in the vehicle being
driven at lower engine speeds and the
wheels being less likely to spin
In drive program S, the automatic
transmission shifts up later.
i If the maximum engine speed for the shift
range is reached and you continue to
accelerate, the automatic transmission
shifts up in order to prevent the engine
from overrevving, even if the shift range is
restricted.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz GLK350, Mercedes-Benz X204 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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