Automatic transmission
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transmission into park position P. Otherwise
the vehicle could roll away which could result
in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
Steering wheel paddle shifters
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.
: Left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter
; Right-hand steering wheel paddle shifter
You can restrict or derestrict the shift range
by using the steering wheel paddle shifters.
Program selector button
Automatic drive program
Drive program E 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.
Program selector button
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
E Economy
Comfortable, economical
driving
S Sport
Sporty driving style
In drive program S, the automatic
transmission shifts up later.
i For further information on "Drive
program" (Y page 158).
X Press program selector button:
Shift ranges
Introduction
repeatedly until the letter for the desired
gearshift program appears in the
multifunction display.
When the automatic transmission is in
position D, it is possible to restrict or
derestrict the shift range (Y page 158).
The shift range selected is shown in the
multifunction display. The automatic
transmission shifts only as far as the selected
gear.
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz R-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz R350, Mercedes Benz R350 BlueTEC, Mercedes Benz V251 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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