Drive program S (or, in the case of AMG vehi-
cles, drive programs S and S+) is character-
ised by the following:
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sporty engine and automatic transmission
settings.
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the vehicle pulling away in first gear.
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the automatic transmission shifting up
later.
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as a result of the later automatic transmis-
sion shift points, the fuel consumption pos-
sibly being higher.
Shift ranges
Introduction
When the automatic transmission is in posi-
tion D, it is possible to restrict or derestrict
the shift range (Y page 180).
The shift range selected is shown in the mul-
tifunction display. The automatic transmis-
sion shifts only as far as the selected gear.
Shift range:
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To use the engine's braking effect
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To use the braking effect of the
engine on downhill gradients and
for driving:
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on steep mountain roads
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in mountainous terrain
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in arduous conditions
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To use the braking effect of the
engine on extremely steep downhill
gradients and on long downhill
stretches
Restricting the shift range
X
Press the selector lever to the left towards
D–.
or
X
Pull the left-hand steering wheel gearshift
paddle.
The automatic transmission shifts down
one gear and restricts the shift range to the
relevant gear.
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If the engine exceeds the maximum
engine speed when shifting down, the auto-
matic transmission protects against engine
damage by not shifting down.
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If the maximum engine speed for the shift
range is reached and you continue to accel-
erate, the automatic transmission shifts up,
even if the shift range is restricted. This
prevents the engine from overrevving.
Extending the shift range
X
Briefly press the selector lever to the right
towards D+.
or
X
Pull the right-hand steering wheel gearshift
paddle.
The shift range is derestricted.
Clearing the shift range restriction
X
Press and hold the selector lever towards
D+ until D is shown once more in the mul-
tifunction display.
or
X
Pull and hold the right-hand steering wheel
gearshift paddle until D is shown again in
the multifunction display.
The automatic transmission shifts from the
current shift range directly to D.
Selecting the ideal shift range
X
Press the selector lever to the left towards
D– and hold it in position.
or
X
Pull the left-hand steering wheel gearshift
paddle and hold it in position.
The automatic transmission shifts to the
gear which allows optimum acceleration
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Automatic transmission
Driving and parking
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