Changing Gear; Driving Tips; Kickdown; Program Selector Button - Mercedes-Benz CL Operator's Manual

Automatic transmission
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Changing gear

The automatic transmission shifts to the
individual gears automatically when it is in
transmission position D. This automatic
gearshifting behavior is determined by:
a shift range restriction, if selected
R
the selected drive program
R
E/S or, for AMG vehicles,
C/S/M( page 282)
Y
the position of the accelerator pedal
R
the road speed
R

Driving tips

Kickdown

Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
All vehicles (except AMG vehicles):
X
depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
point of resistance.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
Rocking the vehicle free
Rocking the vehicle free by shifting back and
forth between transmission positions D and
R can help to free a vehicle that has become
stuck in mud or snow. The engine
management system of the vehicle limits
shifting back and forth between transmission
positions D and R to a maximum speed of
5 mph (9 km/h). To shift back and forth
between transmission positions D and R,
move the selector lever up and down beyond
the pressure point.
Working on the vehicle
G
WARNING
When working on the vehicle, engage the
electronic parking brake and shift the
automatic transmission into park position P.
Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which
could result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.

Program selector button

General information

The program selector button influences:
the drive program
R
the AIRMATIC ( page 309) or ABC
R
Y
( page 310) suspension settings
Y
the engine management
R
Program selector button
Program selector button on AMG vehicles
In AMG vehicles, drive program E is called
drive program C.
E Economy Comfortable, economical
driving
C Controlled
Efficiency
S Sport Sporty driving style
M Manual Manual gear shifting