Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2009 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 136)

Automatic transmission
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Effect
è With this selection you can use the
braking effect of the engine.
ç Allows the use of engine’s braking
power when driving
R on steep downgrades
R in mountainous regions
R under extreme operating
conditions
æ For maximum use of engine’s
braking effect on very steep or
lengthy downgrades.
Automatic shift program
The automatic shift program is available on
ML 63 AMG only.
Program mode selector switch
C Comfort For standard driving
S Sport For sporty driving
M Manual For manual gearshifting
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The current program mode appears in the
multifunction display.
1 Program mode indicator
You should only change the program mode
when the automatic transmission is in park
position
P.
i The last selected automatic program
mode ( C or S) is switched on 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.
Controls in detail