AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-SPEED Transmission
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Automatic shift program
Automatic program mode S or S+ will not be
stored. When the engine is turned off with the
automatic program mode S or S+ selected,
the transmission will go to the automatic
program mode C when the engine is
restarted.
X Turn the program mode selector dial until
the letter of the desired program mode
appears in the multifunction display.
Selecting program mode C means:
RThe vehicle starts out more gentle, both
forward and reverse, except when driving
off with full throttle.
Program mode selector dial
C Comfort
S Sport
For standard driving
For sporty driving
RTraction and driving stability are improved
on icy roads.
RUpshifts occur earlier even when you give
more gas. The engine then operates at
lower revolutions and the wheels are less
likely to spin.
S+ Sport Plus
For sporty driving with
shorter shift times
M Manual
For manual gearshifting
Selecting program mode S means that
upshifts occur later.
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Y page 268)
RS RACE START For optimum
acceleration from a
standing start
One-touch gearshifting
With the transmission in drive position D and
driving in automatic program mode C, S, or
S+, you can limit or extend the gear range
using the gear selector lever or the steering
wheel gearshift control.
For information on using the gear selector
lever or the steering wheel gearshift control
in manual program modeM, see “Manual shift
program” (Y page 268).
i Program mode RS cannot be selected
while driving. For more information, see
“RACE START” (Y page 292).
The current program mode appears in the
multifunction display.
: Program mode indicator
i In addition, the currently selected
program mode is indicated in red on the
program mode selector dial.
You should only change the program mode
when the transmission is in park position P.
Steering wheel gearshift control
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Product Specification
Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class Manuals |
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Tags | Mercedes Benz C197 |
Model Year | 2011 |
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