when driving change gear to manual
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 132
Likes: 2
W211
when driving change gear to manual
When I driving the car with gear D , and I change it to manual gear( I don't know how to explain it) , It will turn to D1 , but not to D4 or D3 . Why will like this?
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 254
Likes: 13
From: Out Towards Palm Springs
2019 GLC 350e
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 41
Likes: 3
From: SACRAMENTO
2014 C250 AND 2021 C300
It should go into a certain gear depending on how fast you are currently driving. If the car is at a stop and you switch to manual mode it would go into D1. If the car is travelling at 55 and goes into D1 then you've got problems. But as I remember it seemed to automatically upshift anyways if you waited too long to shift or tried to hold the RPMs at redline.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 132
Likes: 2
W211
I think it will change to D1 even I drive fast or slow . Everytime I drive and shift down , it will become D1 but not D4 . I have W211 and I drive it how fast , I shift down it also change to D4 then D3. It never happen like W204 it will directly change to D1 . I thinking is it the setting or mine has problem
Super Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 705
Likes: 55
From: LA LA Land
'08 C300 MM Pano
What does happen ar redline, is that the fuel supply is cut-off to protect the engine.
It shouldn't. if it does, means the transmission software is all screwed up and needs to be re-flashed.
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 41
Likes: 3
From: SACRAMENTO
2014 C250 AND 2021 C300
[QUOTE=IGB;7524710]This is true if it is in "S" (Sport) mode, also if full throttle is applied to start the vehicle moving or if it is manually shifted into D1. Otherwise, while in "C" (Comfort) mode, the vehicle starts out in 2nd gear (or D2, if you prefer that type reference).
Sport mode is the only way I drive so I'm unaware of what happens in the other mode. I believe mine is "E" for eco or etarded, something to that effect.
Sport mode is the only way I drive so I'm unaware of what happens in the other mode. I believe mine is "E" for eco or etarded, something to that effect.
Trending Topics
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,364
Likes: 149
2012 C300 4MATIC Sport
I think it will change to D1 even I drive fast or slow . Everytime I drive and shift down , it will become D1 but not D4 . I have W211 and I drive it how fast , I shift down it also change to D4 then D3. It never happen like W204 it will directly change to D1 . I thinking is it the setting or mine has problem
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
Newbie
Joined: Sep 2023
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
c250
I figured out my w204 c250 doesn’t have a manual mode, but only a gear limit mode (d1, d2, d3, d4, etc.). Would it be terrible to use it as a manual mode as in shifting through and downshifting it myself, or would that harm the transmission?
Newbie
Joined: Sep 2023
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
c250
It’s a 2013 c250, sport sedan. I was just curious about the gear limit mode and all of that, I really don’t want to hurt the transmission and all of that, thanks!
Last edited by DeutchWagon; Sep 9, 2023 at 05:20 PM. Reason: Adding more info
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 2,347
Likes: 692
2021 GLB250 FWD, 2023 GLA250 FWD, 2013 C250, 2015 GLK350, 2005 ML350SE, 2003 E320
That’s fine. It’s not going to let you hurt it.
You’re probably going to be a bit disappointed using the D1-2-3… mode to shift the transmission. It’s not particularly responsive. It’s okay if you just want to get down an extra gear coming off corners, but that’s about it. The transmission is still communicating with the ECU. It will either limit the RPM or shift to a suitable gear to protect the engine and transmission if driven outside of safe limits.
Try driving in S mode. If I remember correctly, the 722.9 transmission with M271 EVO engine has a WOT shift point of 6750 RPM in S and it’s screaming at that point.
You’re probably going to be a bit disappointed using the D1-2-3… mode to shift the transmission. It’s not particularly responsive. It’s okay if you just want to get down an extra gear coming off corners, but that’s about it. The transmission is still communicating with the ECU. It will either limit the RPM or shift to a suitable gear to protect the engine and transmission if driven outside of safe limits.
Try driving in S mode. If I remember correctly, the 722.9 transmission with M271 EVO engine has a WOT shift point of 6750 RPM in S and it’s screaming at that point.
Newbie
Joined: Sep 2023
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
c250
That’s fine. It’s not going to let you hurt it.
You’re probably going to be a bit disappointed using the D1-2-3… mode to shift the transmission. It’s not particularly responsive. It’s okay if you just want to get down an extra gear coming off corners, but that’s about it. The transmission is still communicating with the ECU. It will either limit the RPM or shift to a suitable gear to protect the engine and transmission if driven outside of safe limits.
Try driving in S mode. If I remember correctly, the 722.9 transmission with M271 EVO engine has a WOT shift point of 6750 RPM in S and it’s screaming at that point.
You’re probably going to be a bit disappointed using the D1-2-3… mode to shift the transmission. It’s not particularly responsive. It’s okay if you just want to get down an extra gear coming off corners, but that’s about it. The transmission is still communicating with the ECU. It will either limit the RPM or shift to a suitable gear to protect the engine and transmission if driven outside of safe limits.
Try driving in S mode. If I remember correctly, the 722.9 transmission with M271 EVO engine has a WOT shift point of 6750 RPM in S and it’s screaming at that point.
