2005 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 167

Controls in detail Automatic transmission* Downshifting Warning! Upshifting Manual shift program (C 55 AMG only) In the manual program mode M you can change the gears manually on the steering wheel ( page 164) or by using the gear selector lever ( page 158). G Press button 2 on the right side of the steering wheel. The transmission shifts to the next higher gear. The gear range is extended when you are not driving in the manual program mode M ( page 159). When driving in the manual program mode M ( page 165), the transmission will shift from the current gear to the next higher gear ( page 167). On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control. ! Allow engine to warm up under low load use. Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached. Shift into reverse gear R only when the vehicle is stopped. Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Press button 1 on the left side of the steering wheel. The transmission shifts to the next lower gear. The gear range is limited when you are not driving in the manual program mode M ( page 159). When driving in the manual program mode M ( page 165), the transmission will shift from the current gear to the next lower gear ( page 166). 165