Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon Owner's Manual page 197

Automatic transmission
194
AMG vehicles
When shifting down, the double-clutch func-
tion is active regardless of the currently selec-
ted drive program. The double-clutch function
reduces load change reactions and is condu-
cive to a sporty driving style. The sound gen-
erated by the double-clutch function depends
on the drive program selected.
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration:
Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
X
pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
X
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up.
Towing a trailer
Towing a trailer is not possible with all mod-
els. For further information, see
( page 267).
Y
Drive in the middle of the engine speed
X
range on uphill gradients.
Manual drive program: depending on the
X
uphill or downhill gradient, shift into a gear
( page 197) in which the engine will run in
Y
the middle of the engine speed range. This
also applies if cruise control, DISTRONIC
PLUS or SPEEDTRONIC are activated.
Program selector button
General notes
The program selector button allows you to
choose between different driving character-
istics.
All vehicles (except E 300 BlueTEC,
E 350 BlueTEC, AMG vehicles and vehicles
with the AMG sports package)
Press program selector button :.
X
The selected drive program appears in the
multifunction display.
E 300 BlueTEC and E 350 BlueTEC
Press program selector button :.
X
The selected drive program appears in the
multifunction display.