Mercedes-Benz BENZ-VEHICLES S 500 - Manual (Page 75)

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The delayed up shift is effective with
vehicle speeds below 31 mph (50
km/h) at partial throttle and engine
temperatures below 95°F (35°C).
Do not exceed the vehicle speed
limits for individual gear selections.
Overrevving the engine when selector
lever is moved to a lower driving
range could result in serious damage
to the engine that is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Refer to Technical Data for downshift
points.
Warning!
On slippery road surfaces, never
downshift in order to obtain braking
action. This could result in rear
wheel slip and reduced vehicle
control. Your vehicle's ABS will not
prevent this type of loss of control
This applies particularly for position
"B".
To prevent the engine from laboring at
low RPMs, do not allow the engine
speed to drop too low on uphill
gradients.
Depending on the degree of the incline,
shift selector lever to a lower gear early
enough to maintain engine RPM within
the best torque range.
Maneuvering
To maneuver in tight areas, e.g. when
pulling into parking space, control the
car speed by gradually releasing the
brakes. Accelerate gently and never
abruptly step on the accelerator.
To rock a car out of soft ground (mud
or snow), alternately shift from forward
to reverse, while applying slight partial
throttle.
Rocking a car free in this manner may
cause the ABS warning lamp to come
on. Turn off and restart the engine to
clear the malfunction indication.
Stopping
For brief stops, e.g. at traffic lights,
leave the transmission in gear and hold
vehicle with the service brake.
For longer stops with the engine idling,
shift into "N" or "P".
When stopping the car on an uphill
incline, do not hold it with the
accelerator, use the brake. This avoids
unnecessary transmission heat build up.
Warning!
Getting out of your car with the
selector lever not fully engaged in
position "P" is dangerous. When
parked on an incline, position "P"
alone may not prevent your vehicle
from moving, possibly hitting people
or objects.
Always set the parking brake in
addition to shifting to position "P".
When parked on an incline, also turn
downhill side of front wheel against
curb