Changing gea
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
E/S or M (AMG vehicles)
- the position of the accelerator pedal
- the road speed
See also:
Engaging reverse gear R
Only shift the automatic transmission to
R when the vehicle is stationary.
The ECO start/stop function is not
available when reverse gear is engaged.
For further information on the ECO start/s ...
Driving with summer tires
At temperatures below 45 °F (+7 °C), the
elasticity of summer tires and therefore also
traction and braking capability are reduced
considerably — equip your vehicle with
M+S tires. Using summe ...
Rear stowage compartment
In the S 600 model, you can fold the rear part
of the trunk floor forwards.
1 Stowage well
2 Stowage compartment ...