Automatic transmission
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Driving tips
Program selector button
The program selector button is only available
for AMG vehicles.
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
X Vehicles for USA except AMG vehicles:
fully depress the accelerator pedal.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
X Vehicles for Canada except AMG
vehicles: depress the accelerator pedal
beyond the pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
Program selector button with manual drive
program (AMG vehicles only)
Rocking the vehicle free
Rocking the vehicle free by repeatedly
shifting back and forth between transmission
positions D and R can help to free a vehicle
that has become stuck in mud or snow. The
engine management system of the vehicle
limits shifting back and forth between
transmission positions D and R to a maximum
speed of 5 mph (9 km/h). To shift back and
forth between transmission positions D and
R, move the selector lever up and down
beyond the pressure point.
C Comfort
Comfortable, economical
driving
S Sport
Sporty driving style
Manual gearshifting
M Manual
i For further information on "Drive
program" (Y page 148).
Only change from automatic drive program
C or S to manual drive program M when the
vehicle is stationary.
Working on the vehicle
G Warning
X Press program selector button:
repeatedly until the letter for the desired
gearshift program appears in the
multifunction display.
When working on the vehicle, engage the
parking brake and shift the automatic
transmission into park position P. Otherwise
the vehicle could roll away which could result
in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
i The automatic transmission switches to
automatic drive program C each time the
engine is started.
Trailer towing
X When towing a trailer and driving downhill,
shift to a lower gear if the automatic
transmission constantly shifts between
two gears.
X Engaging a lower gear and reducing the
speed reduces the risk of the engine
overheating.
Z
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz M-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz ML350, Mercedes-Benz ML350 BlueTec, Mercedes-Benz ML550, Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W164 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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