2004 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 163

Controls in detail Automatic transmission The steering wheel gearshift buttons are located to the left and right of the steering wheel. Downshifting Press button 1 on the left side of the steering wheel. The gear range is limited when you are not driving in the manual program mode ( page 160). When driving in the manual program mode ( page 165), the transmission will shift from the current gear to the next lower gear ( page 166). Warning! Upshifting Press button 2 on the right side of the steering wheel. The gear range is extended when you are not driving in the manual program mode ( page 160). When driving in the manual program mode ( page 165), the transmission will shift from the current gear to the next higher gear ( page 166). 1 Left button: downshift 2 Right button: upshift G i You cannot shift with the steering wheel gearshift buttons when the gear selector lever is in position P, N or R. 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. i You cannot shift with the steering wheel gearshift buttons when the gear selector lever is in position P, N or R. 163