2009 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 136

Controls in detail Automatic transmission The current program mode appears in the multifunction display. lower revolutions and the wheels are less likely to spin. Selecting program mode S means that upshifts occur later. 1 Program mode indicator One-touch gearshifting With the automatic transmission in drive position D and driving in automatic program mode C or S, you can limit or extend the gear range using the gear selector lever or the steering wheel gearshift contol. E 63 AMG: For information on using the gear selector lever or the steering wheel gearshift control in manual program mode M, see "Manual shift program" (Y page 135). You should only change the program mode when the automatic transmission is in park position P. i The last selected automatic program mode (C or S) is switched on when the engine is restarted. X Steering wheel gearshift control (example illustration) 1 Limiting gear range Downshift (in manual program mode M) 2 Extending gear range Press the program mode selector switch repeatedly until the letter of the desired program mode appears in the multifunction display. vehicle starts out more gentle, both forward and reverse, except when driving off with full throttle. and driving stability are improved on icy roads. occur earlier even when you give more gas. The engine then operates at Upshift (in manual program mode M) Selecting program mode C means: RThe i You cannot shift with the steering wheel gearshift control when the automatic transmission is in park position P, neutral position N, or reverse gear R. Limiting gear range G Warning! On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced RTraction RUpshifts 134