Manual Program Selection, Function

Fig 1: Manual Program Selection, Function

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Using the selector lever and transmission mode switch (<>) of the floor shift it is possible to adapt the automatic gearshift sequence to suit specific operating conditions.

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

In the "W" (winter program) position of the transmission mode switch (S16/5) a lower overall ratio and as a result a lower output moment is available when starting off forwards and when reversing. 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  .
2. Location/Task/Design/Function Of Shift Detent
   
   See LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION OF SHIFT DETENT  .
3. R/P Lock, Location/Task/Design/Function
   
   See R/P LOCK, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION  .
4. Location/Task/Function Of Position Indicator
   
   See LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION OF POSITION INDICATOR  .
5. ETC Control Module, Location/Task
   
   See ETC CONTROL UNIT, LOCATION/TASK  .
6. Electronic Selector Lever Module Control Module, Location/Task/Design
   
   See ELECTRONIC SELECTOR LEVER MODULE CONTROL UNIT, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN  .