Automatic Shift Program; Program Mode Indicator - Mercedes-Benz 2009 CLK-Class Operator's Manual

Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Effect
è With this selection you can use the
braking effect of the engine.
ç Allows the use of engine's braking
power when driving
on steep downgrades
R
in mountainous regions
R
under extreme operating
R
conditions
æ For maximum use of engine's
braking effect on very steep or
lengthy downgrades.

Automatic shift program

Program mode selector switch
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C Comfort For comfort driving
S Sport For standard driving
Program mode selector switch on CLK 63 AMG
C Comfort For standard driving
S Sport For sporty driving
M Manual
For manual gearshifting
( Y page 118)
The current program mode appears in the
multifunction display.

Program mode indicator

1
You should only change the program mode
when the automatic transmission is in park
position P.
i The last selected automatic program
mode (C or S) is switched on when the
engine is restarted.
X
Press the program mode selector switch
repeatedly until the letter of the desired
program mode appears in the multifunction
display.
Selecting program mode C means:
The vehicle starts out more gentle, both
R
forward and reverse, except when driving
off with full throttle.
Traction and driving stability are improved
R
on icy roads.
Upshifts occur earlier even when you give
R
more gas. The engine then operates at