Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS 2009 Manual page 117

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Transmission
114
Drive program C is characterised by the fol-
lowing:
comfort-oriented engine and suspension
R
settings
optimal fuel consumption resulting from
R
the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner
the vehicle pulling away more gently in
R
forward and reverse gears, unless the
accelerator pedal is depressed fully
increased sensitivity. This improves driving
R
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
Drive program S is characterised by the fol-
lowing:
sporty engine and suspension configura-
R
tion
the vehicle pulling away in first gear
R
the automatic transmission shifting up
R
later
the late shift point of the automatic trans-
R
mission can lead to higher fuel consump-
tion
Driving tips
Accelerator pedal position
Your style of driving influences how the auto-
matic transmission shifts gear:
little throttle: early upshifts
R
more throttle: late upshifts
R
AMG vehicles
When shifting down, the double-clutch func-
tion is active, regardless of the currently
selected drive program. The double-clutch
function reduces load change reactions and
is conducive to a sporty driving style. The
Version: 2.11.8.1
sound generated by the double-clutch func-
tion depends on the drive program selected.
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
X
pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
X
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up.
Trailer towing
When driving up gradients, keep to the mid-
X
dle of the engine speed range.
Shift down to shift range 3 or
X
2 ( page 113) depending on the incline of
Y
the uphill or downhill gradient, even if
cruise control is activated.
Steering wheel gearshift paddles*
and manual drive program*
G
Risk of accident
Do not shift down to brake on a slippery road
surface. This could cause the drive wheels to
lose their grip, and the vehicle could skid.
Steering wheel gearshift paddles
It is possible to shift gear using either the
steering wheel gearshift paddles or the selec-
tor lever.
* optional