2008 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 409

Controls in detail Automatic transmission The hill start assist system is inactive when starting off on a level road or downhill grades with the transmission in neutral position N with the electronic parking brake set if the ESP® has switched off due to a malfunction Gear ranges With the automatic transmission in drive position D and driving in program mode C or S ( page 409), 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 or pulling the left gearshift paddle on the steering wheel gearshift control, and reverse the gear range limit by pressing the right gearshift button or pulling the right gearshift paddle on the steering wheel gearshift control ( page 411). The selected gear range appears in the multifunction display. 1 Current gear range Effect ï The transmission shifts through sixth gear only (applies to vehicles with 7-speed automatic transmission only). 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. 408