Mercedes Benz 2003 cl 600 User Manual

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Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Program mode selector switch
Program mode selector switch
S Sport
For standard driving
C Comfort
For comfort driving
Press the program mode selector 
switch repeatedly until the letter of the 
desired shift program appears in the ta-
chometer display (
Select for comfort driving:
The vehicle starts out in second 
gear (both forward and reverse) for 
gentler starts. This does not apply if 
full throttle is applied or gear 
range 1 is selected.
Traction and driving stability are im-
proved on icy roads.
Upshifts occur earlier even when 
you give more gas. The engine then 
operates at lower rpms and the 
wheels are less likely to spin.
The power transmission ratio for se-
lector lever position R changes de-
pending on the program mode 
selected (C or S).
Warning!
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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the 
key from the starter switch, take the 
KEYLESS-GO* card with you and lock the ve-
hicle. Do not leave children unattended in 
the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked 
vehicle. Children could move the selector le-
ver from position P, which could result in an 
accident and/or serious personal injury.
!
Never change the program mode when 
the selector lever is out of position P
This could result in a change of driving 
characteristics for which you may not 
be prepared.