Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Manual shift program S 55 AMG
Program mode selector switch
Activating manual shift program
The program mode selector switch is
located on the lower part of the center
console.
̈ Press program mode selector
switch 1 repeatedly until theM for
manual shift program appears in the
tachometer display.
In the manual shift program mode you can
change the gears manually on the steering
wheel (୴ page 168) or by using the gear
selector lever (୴ page 165).
The program mode switches to manual
program mode M. Automatic shifting is
switched off. The gear range is not
limited.
Allow engine to warm up under low load
use. Do not place full load on the engine
until the operating temperature has been
reached. Shift into reverse gear only when
the vehicle is stopped.
You can change the gears manually when
the gear selector lever is in position D. You
can upshift or downshift through the gears
in succession.
!
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period when driving off on
slippery road surfaces. This may cause
serious damage to the drive train which
is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
1
Program mode selector switch
The current gear selector lever position
and the selected shift program (C/S/M) is
indicated in the tachometer display
S Sport
For standard driving
For comfort driving
C Comfort
M Manual
(
୴ page 22).
For manual gear shifting
The selected shift program (C/S/M) is
indicated in the tachometer display
(
୴ page 22).
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz S430, Mercedes-Benz S500, Mercedes-Benz S55, Mercedes-Benz S600 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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