W and S modes on transmission
03-15-2010, 05:05 PM
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2001 E 430
W and S modes on transmission
Hey guys/Gals,
What does the w and s modes mean in reference to the transmission? It is a sliding button located nest to the gear shifter.
Thanks,
My MB didnt come with a manual. I am also going to order one, anyone know of a good place to go?
What does the w and s modes mean in reference to the transmission? It is a sliding button located nest to the gear shifter.
Thanks,
My MB didnt come with a manual. I am also going to order one, anyone know of a good place to go?
03-15-2010, 05:29 PM
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98 Brilliant Silver E320 Wagon
Best place to get an owner's manual is to sign up at mbusa_dot_com. It's free and registers your vehicle with MB. Once a member go to the owners section and you should find a link to a download.
Best place to get an owners manual to carry in the car is at the dealer. They are not that expensive (~$25) and are often cheaper than eBay. You might also get a Service Booklet which came with your car when new and details the service cycles for routine maintenance.
The S/W switch is for standard/winter. In S mode the car starts out in 1st gear and in W mode it starts out in 2nd to give better traction on ice and hard pack snow.
Good luck.
Best place to get an owners manual to carry in the car is at the dealer. They are not that expensive (~$25) and are often cheaper than eBay. You might also get a Service Booklet which came with your car when new and details the service cycles for routine maintenance.
The S/W switch is for standard/winter. In S mode the car starts out in 1st gear and in W mode it starts out in 2nd to give better traction on ice and hard pack snow.
Good luck.
03-15-2010, 05:33 PM
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2001 E320 RWD - Brilliant Silver/Ash: 100,000+
S means standard or summer and that is the normal position. For you in Texas I don't suppose you ever need to change it.
W means winter and makes your transmission start out in 2nd gear in D and in a higher reverse gear in R. This is to give you better traction in slippery road conditions.
I'd call MBUSA for a hard copy manual (800-FOR-MERC) or there might be one on eBay. Also MBUSA.com might still offer one that you can download in pdf fornat.
Congratulations on your car and welcome to MBWorld.
W means winter and makes your transmission start out in 2nd gear in D and in a higher reverse gear in R. This is to give you better traction in slippery road conditions.
I'd call MBUSA for a hard copy manual (800-FOR-MERC) or there might be one on eBay. Also MBUSA.com might still offer one that you can download in pdf fornat.
Congratulations on your car and welcome to MBWorld.
