Automatic Drive Program - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Operator's Manual

If the engine has been switched off, the auto-
matic transmission automatically shifts to N.
If the automatic transmission is to remain in
neutral N, e.g. for washing the vehicle in car
washes with a towing device, please observe
the following instructions:
Using the SmartKey:
Make sure that the ignition is switched on.
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When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
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brake pedal and keep it depressed.
Shift to neutral N.
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Release the brake pedal.
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If the electric parking brake is engaged,
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release it.
Switch off the ignition and leave the Smart-
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Key in the ignition lock.
With the Start/Stop button:
Make sure that the ignition is switched on.
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When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
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brake pedal and keep it depressed.
Engage park position P.
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Release the brake pedal.
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Pull the Start/Stop button out of the igni-
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tion.
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
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Switch on the ignition.
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Depress the brake pedal and keep it
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depressed.
Shift to neutral N.
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Release the brake pedal.
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If the electric parking brake is engaged,
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release it.
Switch off the ignition and leave the Smart-
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Key in the ignition lock.
Information in the Digital Operator's
Manual
In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find
information on the following topics:
Transmission position display
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Transmission positions
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Automatic transmission
Driving tips
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Program selector button
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Steering wheel paddle shifters
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Automatic drive program

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Problems with the transmission
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Manual drive program (AMG vehicles)
General information
In this drive program, you can permanently
change gear yourself by using the steering
wheel paddle shifters. The transmission must
be in position D.
Manual drive program M is different from
drive program S with regard to spontaneity,
responsiveness and smoothness of gear
changes.
In addition to permanent drive program M,
you can also activate temporary drive pro-
gram M; see the Digital Operator's Manual.
Switching on the manual drive program
In manual drive program M, you can change
gear using the steering wheel paddle shifters
if the transmission is in position D. You can
see the currently selected drive program and
which gear is engaged in the multifunction
display.
Press the program selector button until M
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appears in the multifunction display; see
the Digital Operator's Manual.
Upshifting
! In manual drive program M, the automatic
transmission does not shift up automati-
cally even when the engine limiting speed
for the current gear is reached. When the
engine limiting speed is reached, the fuel
supply is cut to prevent the engine from
overrevving. Always make sure that the
engine speed does not reach the red area
of the tachometer. There is otherwise a risk
of engine damage.
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