2007 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 368

Controls in detail Automatic transmission Automatic transmission For more information on driving with an automatic transmission, see "Automatic transmission" ( page 359). Your vehicle's automatic transmission adapts its gear shifting process to your individual driving style by continually adjusting the shift points up or down. These shift point adjustments are performed based on current operating and driving conditions. If the operating conditions change, the automatic transmission reacts by adjusting its shift program. have sufficient clearance. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. i The current automatic transmission position P, R, N or D appears in the tachometer display ( page 370). Warning! G Gear selector lever The gear selector lever is located on the right of the steering column. i During the brief warm-up, automatic transmission upshifting is delayed. This allows the catalytic converter to heat up more quickly to operating temperature. Warning! It is dangerous to shift the automatic transmission out of park position P or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal. G Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission Make sure that absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals' range of movement. Keep the driver's footwell clear of all obstacles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure that the pedals still P Park position R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position 367