Automatic Shift Program - Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC Operator's Manual

Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Effect
è
The transmission shifts through
third gear only.
With this selection you can use
the braking effect of the engine.
ç
The transmission shifts through
second gear only.
Allows the use of engine's
braking power when driving:
on steep downgrades
in mountainous regions
under extreme operating
conditions
æ
The transmission operates in
first gear only.
For maximum use of engine's
braking effect on very steep or
lengthy downgrades.
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Automatic shift program

The program mode selector switch is used
to adjust
shift program
suspension tuning of Airmatic
( page 468) or ABC* ( page 470)
engine control
Program mode selector switch
C Comfort For comfort driving
S Sport For standard driving
Program mode selector switch (S 63 AMG
and S 65 AMG only)
M Manual For manual gear shifting
( page 440)
C Comfort For standard driving
S Sport For sporty driving