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 shift range restriction, if selected
• the selected drive program
• the position of the accelerator pedal
• the road speed
See also:
Notes on driving
• If the vehicle is heavily laden, check the tire
pressures and correct them if necessary.
• When parking your vehicle, make sure that
the tires do not get deformed by the curb
or other obstacl ...
Transfer case
This section is only valid for vehicles with 4-
wheel drive (4MATIC). Power is always
transmitted to both axles.
Performance tests may only be carried
out on a 2-axle dynamometer. The brake
...
Modest Power
Throw in the upsized dimensions and standard all-wheel drive, and the E350
wagon is, well, portly. Its considerable 4,213-pound curb weight is greater than
the V-8 E550 4Matic sedan's. The wagon's ...
