Shift Ranges - Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Automatic transmission
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Drive program S (drive programs S and S+ on
MAG vehicles) is characterized by the
following:
sporty engine and automatic transmission
R
settings
the vehicle pulling away in first gear
R
the automatic transmission shifting up
R
later
the fuel consumption possibly being higher
R
as a result of the later automatic
transmission shift points

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.
Shift range:
= You can use the engine's braking
effect
5 You can use the braking effect of
the engine on downhill gradients
and for driving:
on steep mountain roads
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in mountainous terrain
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in arduous conditions
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4 To use the braking effect of the
engine on extremely steep downhill
gradients and on long downhill
stretches
Restricting the shift range
Press the selector lever to the left towards
X
D–.
or
X
i
i
Extending the shift range
X
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Y
or
X
Clearing the shift range restriction
X
or
X
Selecting the ideal shift range
X
or
I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter.
The automatic transmission shifts down
one gear and restricts the shift range to the
relevant gear.
If the engine exceeds the maximum
engine speed when shifting down, the
automatic transmission protects against
engine damage by not shifting down.
If the maximum engine speed for the shift
range is reached and you continue to
accelerate, the automatic transmission
shifts up, even if the shift range is
restricted. This prevents the engine from
overrevving.
Briefly press the selector lever to the right
towards D+.
Pull the right-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter.
The shift range is derestricted.
Press and hold the selector lever towards
D+ until D is shown once more in the
multifunction display.
Pull and hold the right-hand steering wheel
paddle shifter until D is shown again in the
multifunction display.
The automatic transmission shifts from the
current shift range directly to D.
Press the selector lever to the left towards
D– and hold it in position.