Automatic Transmission; Program Selector Button; Shift Ranges - Mercedes-Benz 2011 GLK-Class Operator's Manual

Program selector button

Program selector button
E Economy
Comfortable, economical
driving
S Sport Sporty driving style
i For further information on "Automatic
drive program" ( Y page 137).
X
Press program selector button :
repeatedly until the letter for the desired
gearshift program appears in the
multifunction display.
Automatic drive program
Drive program E is characterized by the
following:
the vehicle pulling away more gently in
R
forward and reverse gears, unless the
accelerator pedal is depressed fully
increased sensitivity, which improves
R
driving stability on slippery road surfaces,
for example
the automatic transmission shifting up
R
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.

Automatic transmission

Shift ranges

Introduction
When the automatic transmission is in
position D, it is possible to restrict or
derestrict the shift range (
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:
on steep mountain roads
R
in mountainous terrain
R
in arduous conditions
R
4 To use the braking effect of the
engine on extremely steep downhill
gradients and on long downhill
stretches
Restricting the shift range
X
Press the selector lever to the left towards
D–.
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.
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page 137).
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