Automatic transmission
148
Steering wheel paddle shifters
The shift range selected is shown in the
multifunction display. The automatic
transmission shifts only as far as the selected
gear.
Driving situations
=
You can use the engine's braking
effect.
5
To use the braking effect of the
engine on downhill gradients and
for driving:
Ron steep mountain roads
Rin mountainous terrain
: Left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter
; Right-hand steering wheel paddle shifter
Rin arduous conditions
You can restrict or derestrict the shift range
by using the steering wheel paddle shifter.
You can change gear yourself by using the
steering wheel paddle shifters in the manual
drive program.
4
To use the braking effect of the
engine on extremely steep downhill
gradients and on long downhill
stretches
Restricting the shift range
Automatic drive program
X Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter.
The shift range is restricted.
Drive program C is characterized by the
following:
Rthe vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward and reverse gears, unless the
accelerator pedal is depressed fully
Rincreased sensitivity; this improves driving
stability on slippery road surfaces, for
example.
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
i In order to prevent the engine from
overrevving, the automatic transmission
does not shift down when the engine speed
is too high.
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.
In drive program S, the automatic
transmission shifts up later.
Derestricting the shift range
X Pull the right-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter.
The shift range is derestricted.
Shift ranges
Introduction
When the automatic transmission is in
position D, it is possible to restrict or
derestrict the shift range (Y page 148).
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz M-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz ML350, Mercedes-Benz ML350 BlueTec, Mercedes-Benz ML550, Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W164 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Download File |
|
| Document File Type | |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
(1 votes, average: 3 out of 3)
Automotive readers have rated 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350 4MATIC ML350 BlueTEC ML550 4Matic ML63 AMG W164 Owners Manual 3.0 out of 3.0 based on 1 product reviews. Waiting to see the file to vove the feedback.