Mercedes-Benz-W212-instrukcja-obslugi

158 Automatic transmission
Driving and parking
function depends on the drive program
selected.
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
X Vehicles for USA except AMG vehicles:
fully depress the accelerator pedal.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
X Vehicles for Canada except AMG
vehicles: depress the accelerator pedal
beyond the pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
Rocking the vehicle free
Rocking the vehicle free by repeatedly
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
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
Program selector button on all models except AMG
vehicles
E Economy
S Sport
Comfortable, economical
driving
Sporty driving style
i For further information on "Automatic
drive program" (Y page 159).
X Press program selector button :
repeatedly until the letter for the desired
gearshift program appears in the
multifunction display.
i The automatic transmission switches to
automatic drive program E each time the
engine is started.
AMG vehicles
Program selector with manual drive program