Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts to the
individual gears automatically when it is in
transmission position D. This automatic
gearshifting behavior is determined by:
- a possible limitation of the shift range
- the position of the accelerator pedal
- the road speed
See also:
Important safety notes
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
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The Strong, Silent Type
The S-Class is available with a range of V-8 and V-12 engines that produce
from 382 horsepower in the V-8 S550 up to 604 hp in the ultimate-bragging-rights
sedan: the S65 AMG with a twin-turbo V-1 ...
Suspension tuning
General notes
The Adaptive Damping System (ADS)
automatically controls the calibration of the
dampers and springs.
The damping is tuned individually to each wheel and depends on:
• your drivi ...