Driving Tips; Kickdown; Program Selector Button - Mercedes-Benz 2011 E-Class Cabriolet Operator's Manual

Automatic transmission
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Neutral
A
Do not shift the transmission to N
while driving. The transmission
could otherwise be damaged.
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the brakes will allow you
to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to
push it or tow it.
If ESP
only shift the transmission to
position N if the vehicle is in danger
of skidding, e.g. on icy roads.
! Driving in neutral N can
damage the drive train.
Drive
7
The automatic transmission
changes gear automatically. All
forward gears are available.
Gearshifting
The automatic transmission shifts to the
individual gears automatically when it is in
transmission position D. This automatic
gearshifting behavior is determined by:
a shift range restriction, if selected
R
the selected drive program
R
E/S or M (vehicles with the dynamic
handling package) (
the position of the accelerator pedal
R
the road speed
R
®
is deactivated or faulty:
Y page 158)

Driving tips

Kickdown

Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
X
Vehicles for USA: fully depress the
accelerator pedal.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
X
Vehicles for Canada: depress the
accelerator pedal beyond the pressure
point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
Working on the vehicle
G
Warning
When working on the vehicle, engage the
parking brake and shift the automatic
transmission into park position P. Otherwise
the vehicle could roll away which could result
in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Program selector button

Program selector button