2007 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 158

Controls in detail Automatic transmission* Automatic shift program The program mode selector switch is located on the lower part of the center console. The selected program mode appears in the multifunction display. Press program mode selector switch repeatedly until the letter of the desired program mode appears in the multifunction display. Select C for comfort driving: The vehicle starts out in second gear (both forward and reverse) for gentler starts. This does not apply if full throttle is applied or gear range 1 is selected. 1 Selected program mode (comfort or sport) Program mode selector switch Traction and driving stability are improved on icy roads. Upshifts occur earlier even when you give more gas. The engine then operates at lower rpms and the wheels are less likely to spin. Select S for standard driving: The vehicle starts out in first gear. Upshifts occur later. ! Never change the program mode when the gear selector lever is out of park position P. This could result in a change of driving characteristics for which you may not be prepared. C Comfort S Sport For comfort driving For standard driving i The last selected program mode (C or S) is switched on when the engine is restarted. 157