2008 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 201
2008 Mercedes R-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Automatic transmission Automatic shift program The program mode selector switch is located on the upper 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. 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. 1 Current program mode ! Never change the program mode when the automatic transmission is out of park position P. This could result in a change of driving characteristics for which you may not be prepared. Program mode selector switch i The last selected program mode (C or S) is switched on when the engine is restarted. C Comfort S Sport For comfort driving For standard driving i R 320 CDI 4MATIC only: To help avoid overloading the torque converter, the vehicle starts out in first gear, regardless of the selected program mode. 200