Automatic Shift Program - Mercedes-Benz 2008 R 320 CDI 4MATIC Operator's Manual

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Automatic transmission

Automatic shift program

The program mode selector switch is
located on the upper part of the center
console.
Program mode selector switch
C Comfort For comfort driving
S Sport For standard driving
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The selected program mode appears in the
multifunction display.
1 Current program mode
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Never change the program mode when the
automatic transmission is out of park position P.
This could result in a change of driving character-
istics for which you may not be prepared.
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The last selected program mode (C or S) is
switched on when the engine is restarted.
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R 320 CDI 4MATIC only:
To help avoid overloading the torque converter,
the vehicle starts out in first gear, regardless of
the selected program mode.
Press program mode selector switch
repeatedly until the letter of the
desired program mode appears in the
multifunction display.
Select C for comfort driving:
The vehicle starts out in second
gear (both forward and reverse) for
gentler starts. This does not apply if
full throttle is applied or gear
range 1 is selected.
Traction and driving stability are
improved on icy roads.
Upshifts occur earlier even when
you give more gas. The engine then
operates at lower rpms and the
wheels are less likely to spin.
Select S for standard driving:
The vehicle starts out in first gear.
Upshifts occur later.