Can I shift to manual mode while driving?

You absolutely can with nothing to worry about. These modern automatic transmissions that have a manual mode are meant to do that. First introduced in exotic cars, modern automatic transmissions now give the option of a manual mode in which the driver may shift gears for himself.

Is it bad to use manual mode in automatic transmission?

But the good news is that it doesn’t do any harm. Unlike a manual transmission, which forces you to use up a little bit of your clutch disk every time you shift, an automatic transmission uses a fluid to transmit power from the engine to the driveshaft. So you’re not really causing any extra wear and tear.

How to use the manual shift mode on an automatic?

The manual will be able to tell you how your specific vehicle’s system works and where the necessary buttons are located. Note the recommended shifting rpm for each gear. Start the car and shift the car into semi-automatic mode. Locate the gear change buttons which may resemble plus and minus signs or up and down arrows. Hold down on the brake.

What do you do with the paddle shifters on a Mercedes C class?

Shift Your Mercedes-Benz C-Class into DRIVE. Pull Left or Right Paddle Shifter to Activate Manual Shift Mode. Pull the Left Paddle Shifter to Downshift. Pull the Right Paddle Shifter to Upshift. Current Gear Will Display on the Multi-Information Display.

How can I put my car in manual mode?

While sitting still and idling, moving the shifter to the left will put the car in 1st gear (manual mode). Still sitting and still in 1st gear, moving the shifter this time to the right will put the car in 2nd gear (manual mode, for mud and snow when you don’t want a lot of torque to the rear wheels).

Is there an automatic transmission on a Mercedes Benz?

This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. The Mercedes-Benz Automatic Transmission is engineered to be sporty, smooth, and efficient. It even offers you the control and fun of manual shifting. For models with AGILITY SELECT, there are even more transmission mode choices.