2003 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 147

Controls in detail Automatic transmission To do so, you must first select the manual shift program M on the program mode selector switch. ! Never change the program mode when the selector lever is out of position P. It could result in a change of driving characteristics for which you may not be prepared. Activating steering wheel gearshift control Press the program mode selector switch repeatedly until the M for manual shift program appears in the speedometer display field. Automatic gear shifting is deactivated. Upshifting Press button 3 located on the right side of the steering wheel. or Briefly press the selector lever to the right in the D+ direction. The transmission shifts to the next higher gear. Warm up the engine gently. Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached. Shift into reverse gear only when the vehicle is stopped. 1 Program mode selector switch S SPORT C COMFORT M MANUAL For regular driving For comfortable driving For manual gear shifting ! When driving off on slippery road surfaces, avoid spinning a drive wheel for longer periods. This may cause damage to the drivetrain. The selected shift program (S/C/M) is indicated in the speedometer display field ( page 114). 147