2005 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 185

Controls in detail Automatic transmission Manual shift program E 55 AMG In the manual program mode M you can change the gears manually on the steering wheel ( page 181) or by using the gear selector lever ( page 176). 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 manual shift 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. ! 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 or parking position P 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 drive train which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 1 Program mode selector switch M Manual C Comfort S Sport For manual gear shifting For comfort driving For standard driving The current gear selector lever position and the selected program mode (M/C/S) are indicated in the multifunction display ( page 174). 183