2005 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 168

Controls in detail Automatic transmission* The program mode selector switch is located on the lower part of the center console. Activating manual shift program Press program mode selector switch 1 repeatedly until the M for the manual program mode M appears in the multifunction display. The transmission switches to the manual program mode M. Automatic shifting is switched off. The gear range is not limited. You can change the gears manually when the gear selector lever is in position D. You can upshift or downshift through the gears in succession. The current gear selector lever position and the selected program mode (M/C/S) is indicated in the multifunction display ( page 157). or Press button 1 on the left side of the steering wheel ( page 164). The transmission shifts to the next lower gear. Downshifting Warning! G 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. 1 Program mode selector switch M Manual C Comfort S Sport For manual gear shifting For comfort driving For standard driving Briefly press the gear selector lever to the left in the D- direction ( page 158). i When you brake or stop, the transmission shifts down to a gear from which you can easily accelerate or take off. 166