Automatic Shift Program; Gear Range Indicator; Program Mode Indicator - Mercedes-Benz 2010 M-Class Operator's Manual

Automatic transmission
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The current gear range appears in the
multifunction display.

Gear range indicator

:
Effect
= With this selection you can use the
braking effect of the engine.
5 Allows the use of the engine's
braking effect when driving
on steep downgrades
R
in mountainous regions
R
under extreme operating
R
conditions
4 For maximum use of the engine's
braking effect on very steep or
lengthy downgrades.

Automatic shift program

The automatic shift program is available on
ML 63 AMG only.
Program mode selector switch
C Comfort For standard driving
( Y
S Sport For sporty driving
( Y
M Manual
For manual gearshifting
( Y
The current program mode appears in the
multifunction display.

Program mode indicator

:
You should only change the program mode
when the automatic transmission is in park
position P.
The last selected automatic program mode
(C or S) is active 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
lower revolutions and the wheels are less
likely to spin.
Selecting program mode S means that
upshifts occur later.
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