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Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2008 COMAND Manual User Manual

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Controls in detail

Automatic transmission

Automatic shift program

The program mode selector switch is used
to adjust

ț

shift program

ț

suspension tuning of Airmatic
(

page 468) or ABC* (

page 470)

ț

engine control

Program mode selector switch

C Comfort

For comfort driving

S Sport

For standard driving

Program mode selector switch (S 63 AMG
and S 65 AMG only)

M Manual

For manual gear shifting
(

page 440)

C Comfort

For standard driving

S Sport

For sporty driving

Effect

è

The transmission shifts through
third gear only.

With this selection you can use
the braking effect of the engine.

ç

The transmission shifts through
second gear only.

Allows the use of engine’s
braking power when driving:

ț

on steep downgrades

ț

in mountainous regions

ț

under extreme operating
conditions

æ

The transmission operates in
first gear only.

For maximum use of engine’s
braking effect on very steep or
lengthy downgrades.