Automatic Drive Program; Shift Ranges; Steering Wheel Paddle Shifters - Mercedes-Benz CL Operator's Manual

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For further information on the automatic
drive program, see (
AMG vehicles: only change from automatic
drive program C or S to manual drive program
M when the vehicle is stationary.
Press program selector button :
X
repeatedly until the letter for the desired
gearshift program appears in the
multifunction display.
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When the engine is started, the automatic
transmission always switches to automatic
drive program E (drive program C in AMG
vehicles).

Steering wheel paddle shifters

Left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter
:
Right-hand steering wheel paddle shifter
;
You can restrict or derestrict the shift range
by using the steering wheel paddle shifters.
You can change gear yourself by using the
steering wheel paddle shifters in the manual
drive program.

Automatic drive program

Drive program E (drive program C on AMG
vehicles) is characterized by the following:
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Automatic transmission
the vehicle pulling away more gently in
R
forward and reverse gears, unless the
accelerator pedal is depressed fully
increased sensitivity. This improves driving
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stability on slippery road surfaces, for
example
the automatic transmission shifting up
R
sooner. This results in the vehicle being
driven at lower engine speeds and the
wheels being less likely to spin
Drive program S is characterized by the
following:
sporty engine settings
R
the vehicle pulling away in first gear
R
the automatic transmission shifting up
R
later
the fuel consumption possibly being higher
R
as a result of the later automatic
transmission shift points

Shift ranges

Introduction
When the automatic transmission is in
position D, it is possible to restrict or
derestrict the shift range (
The shift range selected is shown in the
multifunction display. The automatic
transmission shifts only as far as the selected
gear.
Shift range
= You can use the engine's braking
effect.
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