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

Automatic transmission
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M Manual
RS RACE
START
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For further information on the automatic
drive program, see (
Only change from automatic drive program C,
S or S+ to manual drive program M when the
vehicle is stationary.
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The automatic transmission shifts to
automatic drive program C each time the
engine is started.
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RS cannot be selected during normal
driving. For further information on RACE
START, see (
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Steering wheel paddle shifters
In the manual drive program, you can change
gears manually using steering wheel paddle
shifters : and ;.
Further information about permanent drive
program M( page 173).
Y
Further information about temporary drive
program M( page 172).
Y
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You can only change gear with the
steering wheel paddle shifters when the
transmission is in position D.
Manual gear shifting
Optimal vehicle
acceleration from a
standstill
page 172).
Y
page 203).

Automatic drive program

Automatic drive programs E and S
Drive program E (drive program C on MAG
vehicles) is characterized by the following:
the vehicle pulling away more gently in
R
forward and reverse gears, unless the
accelerator pedal is depressed fully
increased sensitivity. This improves driving
R
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 (or, in the case of AMG
vehicles, drive programs S and S+) is
characterized by the following:
sporty engine and automatic transmission
R
settings
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
Manual drive program M
General notes
In this drive program, you can briefly change
gear yourself by using the steering wheel
paddle shifters. The transmission must be in
position D.
You can activate manual drive program M in
the E and S automatic drive programs.
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As well as temporary drive program M,
you can also activate permanent drive
program M( page 171).
Y
Further information about permanent drive
program M( page 173).
Y