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Function Of Manual Drive Mode Selection: Notes

Fig 1: Function Of Manual Drive Mode Selection
G00354368Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

With the selector lever and the transmission mode switch (S16/5) on the floor shift it is possible to adapt the automatic gearshift sequence to suit specific operation conditions. See Fig 1.

The shift range can in fact be changed in the forward gears while driving, however the electronic transmission control (ETC) prevents a shift at an unacceptably high engine speed.

In position "C" (comfort program) of the transmission mode switch (S16/5) a lower overall ratio and therefore a lower output torque is available when driving backwards and forwards. This allows the vehicle to move off more gently. In addition, the gears are not driven to maximum revs.

  1. Floor Shift, Location/Task/Design/Function

    See CENTER SHIFTER CONSOLE, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION (MODELS 209, 211) .
  2. Location/Task/Design/Function Of Shift Detent

    See LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION OF SHIFT DETENT (MODEL 209, 211) .
  3. R/P Lock, Location/Task/Design/Function

    See R/P LOCK, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION (MODEL 209. 211, 219) .
  4. Location/Task/Function Of Position Indicator

    See LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION OF POSITION DISPLAY .
  5. ETC Control Module, Location/Task

    See ETC CONTROL UNIT, LOCATION/TASK .
  6. Electronic Selector Lever Module Control Unit, Location/Task/Design

    See ELECTRONIC SELECTOR LEVER MODULE CONTROL UNIT, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN (MODEL 209, 211, 219) .


Fig 1: Function Of Manual Drive Mode Selection
G00354393Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

With the selector lever and the transmission mode switch (S16/5) on the floor shift it is possible to adapt the automatic gearshift sequence to suit specific operating conditions.

The shift range can in fact be changed in the forward gears while driving, however the electronic transmission control (ETC) prevents a shift at an unacceptably high engine speed.

In position "C" (comfort program) of the transmission mode switch (S16/5) a lower overall ratio and therefore a lower output torque is available when driving backwards and forwards. This allows the vehicle to move off more gently. In addition, the gears are not driven to maximum revs.

In position "M" (manual program) of the transmission mode switch (S16/5) all the forward gears can be engaged directly by means of the selector lever (touch shift "+" or "-") or by operating the left steering wheel gear shifter (S110/2) or right steering wheel gear shifter (S111/2).

A shift is not carried out at an unacceptably high or low RPM.

  1. Location/Task/Design/Function Of Floor Shift

    See CENTER SHIFTER CONSOLE, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION (MODELS 209, 211) .
  2. Location/Task/Design/Function Of Shift Detent

    See LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION OF SHIFT DETENT (MODEL 209, 211) .
  3. R/P Lock, Location/Task/Design/Function

    See R/P LOCK, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION (MODEL 209. 211, 219) .
  4. ETC Control Unit, Location/Task

    See ETC CONTROL UNIT, LOCATION/TASK .
  5. Electronic Selector Lever Module Control Unit, Location/Task/Design

    See ELECTRONIC SELECTOR LEVER MODULE CONTROL UNIT, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN WITH CODE (428A) STEERING WHEEL SHIFT BUTTONS .