2005 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 179
2005 Mercedes CL-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Automatic transmission Downshifting Warning! Upshifting Kickdown The kickdown can also be used for maximum acceleration when driving in the manual program mode M. Press the accelerator past the point of resistance. The transmission shifts to a lower gear. Shift up once the desired speed has been reached. G or Briefly press the gear selector lever to the right in the D+ direction ( page 168). Press button 2 on the right side of the steering wheel ( page 174). The transmission shifts to the next higher gear. 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. Briefly press the gear selector lever to the left in the D- direction ( page 168). or Press button 1 on the left side of the steering wheel ( page 174). The transmission shifts to the next lower gear. i When driving at full throttle, the transmission shifts to the next higher gear when maximum engine speed has been reached. i When you brake or stop, the transmission shifts down to a gear from which you can easily accelerate or take off. 177
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