Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual page 154

Automatic transmission
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increased sensitivity. This improves driving
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stability on slippery road surfaces, for
example
the automatic transmission shifting up
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sooner. This results in the vehicle being
driven at lower engine speeds and the
wheels being less likely to spin
Drive program S (drive programs S and S+ on
AMG vehicles) is characterized by the
following:
sporty engine and automatic transmission
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settings
the vehicle pulling away in first gear
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the automatic transmission shifting up
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later
the fuel consumption possibly being higher
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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
5 You can use the braking effect of
the engine on downhill gradients
and for driving:
on steep mountain roads
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in mountainous terrain
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in arduous conditions
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4 To use the braking effect of the
engine on extremely steep downhill
gradients and on long downhill
stretches
Restricting the shift range
Press the selector lever to the left towards
X
D–.
or
Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle
X
shifter.
The automatic transmission shifts down
one gear and restricts the shift range to the
relevant gear.
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engine speed when shifting down, the
automatic transmission protects against
engine damage by not shifting down.
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range is reached and you continue to
accelerate, the automatic transmission
shifts up, even if the shift range is
restricted. This prevents the engine from
overrevving.
Extending the shift range
Briefly press the selector lever to the right
X
towards D+.
or
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Pull the right-hand steering wheel paddle
X
shifter.
The shift range is derestricted.
Clearing the shift range restriction
Press and hold the selector lever towards
X
D+ until D is shown once more in the
multifunction display.
or
Pull and hold the right-hand steering wheel
X
paddle shifter until D is shown again in the
multifunction display.
The automatic transmission shifts from the
current shift range directly to D.
If the engine exceeds the maximum
If the maximum engine speed for the shift