Automatic Shift Program; Gear Range Indicator; Gear Ranges - Mercedes-Benz 2009 E-Class Operator's Manual

Gear ranges

With the automatic transmission in drive
position D and driving in automatic program
mode C or S, you can limit or extend the gear
range, see "One-touch
gearshifting" ( Y page 134).
The current gear range appears in the
multifunction display.

Gear range indicator

1
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
Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
C Comfort For comfort driving
S Sport For standard driving
Program mode selector switch on E 63 AMG
C Comfort For standard driving
S Sport For sporty driving
M Manual
For manual gearshifting
( Y page 135)
Z
133