2008 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 427

Controls in detail Automatic transmission Gear ranges With the automatic transmission in drive position D and driving in program mode C or S ( page 427), you can select a gear range for the automatic transmission to operate within. You can limit the gear range by pressing the left gearshift button on the steering wheel gearshift control, and reverse the gear range limit by pressing the right gearshift button on the steering wheel gearshift control ( page 428). The selected gear range appears in the multifunction display. Effect è The transmission shifts through third gear only. With this selection you can use the braking effect of the engine. ç The transmission shifts through second gear only. Allows the use of engine's braking power when driving: on steep downgrades 1 Current gear range Effect in mountainous regions under extreme operating conditions ï The transmission shifts through sixth gear only (applies to vehicles with 7-speed automatic transmission only). æ The transmission operates in first gear only. For maximum use of engine's braking effect on very steep or lengthy downgrades. î The transmission shifts through fifth gear only (applies to vehicles with 7-speed automatic transmission only). é The transmission shifts through fourth gear only. 426