2011 Mercedes GLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 139

Automatic transmission Program selector button Shift ranges Introduction When the automatic transmission is in position D, it is possible to restrict or derestrict the shift range (Y page 137). The shift range selected is shown in the multifunction display. The automatic transmission shifts only as far as the selected gear. Driving situations Program selector button 137 = 5 E Economy S Sport Comfortable, economical driving Sporty driving style You can use the engine's braking effect. To use the braking effect of the engine on downhill gradients and for driving: Ron Rin i For further information on "Automatic drive program" (Y page 137). X Press program selector button : repeatedly until the letter for the desired gearshift program appears in the multifunction display. Automatic drive program Drive program E is characterized by the following: Rthe vehicle pulling away more gently in forward and reverse gears, unless the accelerator pedal is depressed fully Rincreased sensitivity, which improves driving stability on slippery road surfaces, for example Rthe automatic transmission shifting up sooner, which results in the vehicle being driven at lower engine speeds and the wheels being less likely to spin In drive program S, the automatic transmission shifts up later. steep mountain roads mountainous terrain Rin arduous conditions 4 To use the braking effect of the engine on extremely steep downhill gradients and on long downhill stretches Restricting the shift range X Press the selector lever to the left towards D-. The shift range is restricted. i In order to prevent the engine from overrevving, the automatic transmission does not shift down when the engine speed is too high. i If the maximum engine speed for the shift range is reached and you continue to accelerate, the automatic transmission shifts up in order to prevent the engine from overrevving, even if the shift range is restricted. Z Driving and parking