2008 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 410
2008 Mercedes S-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Automatic transmission Automatic shift program The program mode selector switch is used to adjust shift program suspension tuning of Airmatic ( page 440) or ABC* ( page 442) engine control Program mode selector switch (S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG only) 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 in mountainous regions under extreme operating conditions M Manual C Comfort S Sport For manual gear shifting ( page 413) For standard driving For sporty driving æ The transmission operates in first gear only. For maximum use of engine's braking effect on very steep or lengthy downgrades. Program mode selector switch C Comfort S Sport For comfort driving For standard driving 409