Automatic shift program, Controls in detail, Automatic transmission – Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2010 User Manual

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Effect

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With this selection you can use the
braking effect of the engine.

5

Allows the use of the engine’s
braking effect when driving

R

on steep downgrades

R

in mountainous regions

R

under extreme operating
conditions

4

For maximum use of the engine’s
braking effect on very steep or
lengthy downgrades.

Automatic shift program

The program mode selector switch is used to
adjust

R

the shift program

R

the suspension tuning of the AIRMATIC or
the ABC system

R

the engine control

Program mode selector switch

C Comfort

For comfort driving

S Sport

For sporty driving

Program mode selector switch on AMG vehicles

C Comfort

For standard driving

S Sport

For sporty driving

M Manual

For manual gearshifting

The current program mode appears in the
multifunction display.

:

Program mode indicator

You should only change the program mode
when the automatic transmission is in park
position

P.

The last selected automatic program mode
(

C or S) is active when the engine is restarted.

X

Press the program mode selector switch
repeatedly until the letter of the desired
program mode appears in the multifunction
display.

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Automatic transmission

Controls in detail

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