2004 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 159

Controls in detail Automatic transmission Gear ranges With the gear selector lever in position D, you can limit the transmission's gear range by pressing the gear selector lever to the left (D-), and reverse the gear range limit by pressing the gear selector lever to the right (D+). The selected gear range appears in the multifunction display. If you press on the accelerator when the engine has reached its rpm limit, the transmission will upshift beyond any gear range limit selected. Effect Effect ç The transmission shifts through second gear only. Allows the use of engine's braking power when driving: on steep downgrades in mountainous regions under extreme operating conditions é The transmission shifts through fourth gear only. third gear only. è The transmission shifts through With this selection you can use the braking effect of the engine. æ The transmission operates only in first gear. For maximum use of engine's braking effect on very steep or lengthy downgrades. 159