Steering wheel paddle shifters, Automatic drive program, Shift ranges – Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2011 Owners Manual User Manual
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Steering wheel paddle shifters
:
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 shifter.
You can change gear yourself by using the
steering wheel paddle shifters in the manual
drive program.
Automatic drive program
Drive program
C is characterized by the
following:
R
the vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward and reverse gears, unless the
accelerator pedal is depressed fully
R
increased sensitivity; this improves driving
stability on slippery road surfaces, for
example.
R
the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner, which results in the vehicle being
driven at lower engine speeds and the
wheels being less likely to spin
In drive program
S, the automatic
transmission shifts up later.
Shift ranges
Introduction
When the automatic transmission is in
position
D, it is possible to restrict or
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:
R
on steep mountain roads
R
in mountainous terrain
R
in arduous conditions
4
To use the braking effect of the
engine on extremely steep downhill
gradients and on long downhill
stretches
Restricting the shift range
X
Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter.
The shift range is restricted.
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.
Derestricting the shift range
X
Pull the right-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter.
The shift range is derestricted.
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Driving and parking
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