2011 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 150

148 Automatic transmission Steering wheel paddle shifters The shift range selected is shown in the multifunction display. The automatic transmission shifts only as far as the selected gear. Driving situations = 5 You can use the engine's braking effect. To use the braking effect of the engine on downhill gradients and for driving: Ron Rin Driving and parking : Left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter ; Right-hand steering wheel paddle shifter You can restrict or derestrict the shift range by using the steering wheel paddle shifter. You can change gear yourself by using the steering wheel paddle shifters in the manual drive program. 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 Automatic drive program Drive program C 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; this 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. Restricting the shift range X Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter. 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. Derestricting the shift range X Shift ranges Introduction When the automatic transmission is in position D, it is possible to restrict or derestrict the shift range (Y page 148). Pull the right-hand steering wheel paddle shifter. The shift range is derestricted.