Drive Train - Mercedes-Benz CL Class Coupe Quick Tips

D
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2 Gear selector lever
locking system
Key is removable
1
from ignition lock
only with gear
P
selector lever in
M
PASS
AIR BAG
C
OFF
S R
P position; lever
N
can only be moved
+ D -
from P with key in
ignition lock and brake pedal depressed
Tip: Ignition key cannot be
removed from lock while foot
is on brake pedal
P = Park
Start vehicle in this position
Never engage when moving
R = Reverse
Never engage when moving
N = Neutral
No gear engaged; engine can be
started in this position
Touch Shift gear control
Manual-style gear selection is available
by pressing gear selector lever right/
left while in Drive
To engage: Shift into Drive (D),
briefly press lever left (–), to allow
transmission to shift from current
gear range to next lower gear range;
press and hold lever to right (+) to
shift from current gear directly to Drive
Briefly press lever left (–), transmission
downshifts one gear at a time; press
and hold lever to left (–), transmission
will only shift down one gear if range
currently selected is already in highest
possible gear
CL55 AMG Steering-wheel
gearshift with manual program*
Gear changes are made via steering-
wheel gearshift buttons on rear of the
upper steering-wheel spokes, left
Always check the Operator's Manual for more operating information and safety features
D = Drive
Normal driving position; transmission
starts in first and shifts up to fifth
gear for optimum economy
Mode selector switch (1)
S = Sport mode
Transmission starts in first gear
C = Comfort mode
Transmission starts in second gear,
unless first gear manually selected and
upshifts occur at lower engine speeds
M = Manual mode**
Manual gear shifting
Tip: Upshifting may be temporarily
delayed during cold weather
starting to allow the catalytic
converter to reach operating
temperature quicker and provide
faster heating
shifter button for downshifts, right
shifter button for upshifts
In Sport and Comfort modes, the
steering-wheel button operates the
Touch Shift gear control feature
The MANUAL button activates
manual program
In manual program, automatic
gearshifts only occur when needed
upon full throttle to protect engine
from over-revving, and to select
1st gear when vehicle stops
You can make gear changes
using gear selector lever while
in manual program
Reverse and neutral are only
selectable via gear selector lever
Tip: With manual program selected,
automatic gearshifts may occur to
protect engine from over-revving
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Caution: Shifting down to lower
gear may cause skidding on
slippery surface
Caution: When parking, always use
parking brake; also set vehicle in
Park, take your keys and lock the
vehicle; failure to do so could result in
your vehicle moving unintentionally
Emergency mode
If vehicle exhibits sluggish acceleration
or transmission refuses to shift, the
transmission is most likely operating in
Limp Home Mode, which engages when
there is a transmission malfunction
In this mode only second gear or
reverse can be activated, to engage
second gear or reverse: Stop vehicle,
move gear selector lever to park, turn
off engine, wait 10 seconds, restart
engine, select drive (only second
gear functions) or reverse
Keyless Go system*
Lock/unlock and start/stop engine
When the driver is carrying the
SmartKey, it is only necessary to
grasp either door handle or push
the trunk lock to unlock them
To start the engine using Keyless Go:
With key inside vehicle; step on the
brake pedal and briefly press the start/
stop button (2) on the gear selector lever
To shut off the engine (with gear
selector lever in park "P") press
button (2) until engine stops
To unlock vehicle grasp either door
handle (press trunk lock to open trunk)
To lock vehicle push button on either
door handle or trunk
To close all windows and sunroof:
Press button on either door handle
until windows and sunroof close
*Standard and optional equipment will vary
**CL55 AMG and CL65 AMG
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