Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Operator's Manual page 147

Drive program S (drive programs S and S+ on
MAG vehicles) is characterized by the follow-
ing:
sporty engine and automatic transmission
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settings
the vehicle pulling away in first gear
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the automatic transmission shifting up
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later
the fuel consumption possibly being higher
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as a result of the later automatic transmis-
sion shift points
Shift ranges
Introduction
When the automatic transmission is in posi-
tion D, it is possible to restrict or derestrict
the shift range ( page 145).
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The shift range selected is shown in the mul-
tifunction display. The automatic transmis-
sion 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
Automatic transmission
Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle
X
shifter.
The automatic transmission shifts down
one gear and restricts the shift range to the
relevant gear.
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If the engine exceeds the maximum
engine speed when shifting down, the auto-
matic transmission protects against engine
damage by not shifting down.
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If the maximum engine speed for the shift
range is reached and you continue to accel-
erate, the automatic transmission shifts up,
even if the shift range is restricted. This
prevents the engine from overrevving.
Extending the shift range
Briefly press the selector lever to the right
X
towards D+.
or
Pull the right-hand steering wheel paddle
X
shifter.
The shift range is derestricted.
Clearing the shift range restriction
Press and hold the selector lever towards
X
D+ until D is shown once more in the mul-
tifunction display.
or
Pull and hold the right-hand steering wheel
X
paddle shifter until D is shown again in the
multifunction display.
The automatic transmission shifts from the
current shift range directly to D.
Selecting the ideal shift range
Press the selector lever to the left towards
X
D– and hold it in position.
or
Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle
X
shifter and hold it in position.
The automatic transmission shifts to the
gear which allows optimum acceleration
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