Automatic transmission (AT), selector lever positions - GF27.10-P-0001-05RMZ
Transmission 722.6 in model 209.376 as of 1.6.03, 209.476, 211.076 as of 01.09.03, 211.276, 215.374/379, 219.376, 220.074/174/179, 230.474 as of 01.09.03, 230.479
Illustrated on model 230.474
The selector lever can be moved into 6 different positions. The driver can select 3 different transmission modes using the transmission mode switch (S16/5).
The selector lever positions have the following meanings:
P Park lock and start position
R Reverse gear
N NEUTRAL
(No power transmission takes place. The vehicle is freely movable.)
D All 5 forward gears are available.
Transmission mode switch (S16/5)
Sport program "S":
- Starting off in 1st gear for all driving situations.
Comfort program "C":
- Starting off always in 2nd gear (except in 1st gear range).
- The maximum speed is not utilized in any one gear.
If kickdown is actuated the gears are shifted up and down as for the sport program "S".
Manual program "M":
- The driver can select a gear directly using the selector lever in the electronic selector lever module control unit (N15/5), the steering wheel gear shifter MINUS (S110/1) or the steering wheel gear shifter PLUS (S111/1).
Touch shift function
Program "C" or "S":
+ Touch: Upshift by one shift range each time.
Press and hold down: Change from the current shift range direct to "D"
- Touch: Downshift by one shift range each time.
The selected gear is only actuated if the engine speed permits.
Press and hold down: The transmission is shifted into a gear from which the vehicle can be easily accelerated or decelerated.
Program "M":
+ Touch: Upshift by one gear in each case.
The selected gear is only engaged at the permitted rotational speed.
- Touch: Shift down one gear each time.
The selected gear is only engaged at the permitted rotational speed.
If the shift range is limited, the transmission shifts up gears when the engine speed is close to the engine breakaway speed.