Automatic Transmission - Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual

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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).
AMG vehicles
Drive program selector with manual drive program
C Controlled Comfortable, economical
driving
Efficiency
S Sport Sporty driving style
S+ SportPlus Extremely sporty driving
style
M Manual Manual gear shifting
RS RACE Optimal vehicle
acceleration from a
START
standstill
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For further information on the automatic
drive program, see ( page 151).
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Only change from automatic drive program C,
S or S+ to manual drive program M when the
vehicle is stationary.
Turn drive program selector : until the
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desired drive program appears in the
multifunction display in the speedometer.
The drive program indicator on drive
program selector : lights up in red.
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The automatic transmission shifts to
automatic drive program C each time the
engine is started.

Automatic transmission

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RS cannot be selected during normal
driving. For further information on RACE
START, see ( page 177).
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Steering wheel paddle shifters
Left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter
:
Right-hand steering wheel paddle shifter
;
In the automatic drive program, you can
restrict or derestrict the shift range by using
the steering wheel paddle shifters
( page 152).
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In the manual drive program, you can change
gear using the steering wheel paddle shifters
or the selector lever ( page 153).
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You can only change gear with the
steering wheel paddle shifters when the
transmission is in position D.
Automatic drive program
Drive program E (drive program C on AMG
vehicles) is characterized by the following:
comfort-oriented engine and automatic
R
transmission settings
optimal fuel consumption resulting from
R
the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner
the vehicle pulling away more gently in
R
forward and reverse gears, unless the
accelerator pedal is depressed fully
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