Mercedes-Benz S 4300 - Manual (Page 170)

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Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
The steering wheel gearshift buttons are
located to the left and right of the steering
wheel.
1 Left button: downshift
2 Right button: upshift
Downshifting
̈ Press button 1 on the left side of the
steering wheel.
The gear range is limited when you are not
driving in the manual program mode
(
୴ page 166).
When driving in the manual program mode
(
୴ page 171), the transmission will shift
from the current gear to the next lower
gear (
୴ page 172).
Upshifting
̈ Press button 2 on the right side of the
steering wheel.
The gear range is extended when you are
not driving in the manual program mode
(
୴ page 166).
When driving in the manual program mode
(
୴ page 171), the transmission will shift
from the current gear to the next higher
gear (
୴ page 172).
Warning!
G
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced
vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not
prevent this type of loss of control.
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You cannot shift with the steering
wheel gearshift buttons when the gear
selector lever is in position P, N or R.
i
You cannot shift with the steering
wheel gearshift buttons when the gear
selector lever is in position P, N or R.