2007 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 373

Controls in detail Automatic transmission The selected gear range appears in the tachometer display. Warning! G Effect è The automatic transmission shifts through third gear only. With this selection you can use the braking effect of the engine. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could shift the automatic transmission out of park position P, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. ç The automatic transmission shifts through second gear only. Allows the use of engine's braking power when driving: on steep downgrades 1 Current gear range in mountainous regions under extreme operating conditions Effect Gear ranges With the automatic transmission in drive position D, you can select a gear range for the automatic transmission to operate within. You can limit the gear range by pressing the respective downshift button on the steering wheel gearshift control, and reverse the gear range limit by pressing the respective upshift button on the steering wheel gearshift control ( page 375). ï The automatic transmission shifts through sixth gear only (applies to vehicles with 7-speed automatic transmission only). æ The automatic transmission operates in first gear only. For maximum use of engine's braking effect on very steep or lengthy downgrades. î The automatic transmission shifts through fifth gear only (applies to vehicles with 7-speed automatic transmission only). é The automatic transmission shifts through fourth gear only. 372