2011 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 162

160 Automatic transmission Shift ranges Introduction When the automatic transmission is in position D, it is possible to restrict or derestrict the shift range (Y page 160). 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 Derestricting the shift range X Briefly press the selector lever to the right towards D+. Pull the right-hand steering wheel paddle shifter. The shift range is derestricted. Driving and parking or X Clearing the shift range restriction X Press and hold the selector lever towards D+ until D is shown once more in the multifunction display. Pull and hold the right-hand steering wheel paddle shifter until D is shown again in the multifunction display. The automatic transmission shifts from the current shift range directly to D. or X 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 Selecting the ideal shift range X Press the selector lever to the left towards D- and hold it in position. Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter and hold it in position. The automatic transmission shifts to the gear which allows ideal acceleration and deceleration. To do this, the automatic transmission shifts down one or more gears. or X Restricting the shift range X Press the selector lever to the left towards D-. Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter. The shift range is restricted. or X 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. Manual drive program Switching on the manual drive program The manual drive program is only available for vehicles with the dynamic handling package. Manual drive program M is different from drive program S with regard to spontaneity, responsiveness and smoothness of gear changes. Manual drive program M can be selected using the program selector button. You can