joshb63

Alright guys, i have a quick question. I know it's probably a ridiculous question, but the manual talk about it so i figured i would ask. The manual says that you should not shift from c, s or s+ into manual unless you are stopped. Really? REALLY?? This seems very ridiculous. Anyway, i'm sure the majority of people will say "it's fine i do it all the time" and i have done it plenty of times too, but is there anyone who knows if this is actually bad for the car or why they say to not do it? Thanks

Josh

hyperion667

I'm always stopped when I change......never tried it in motion.......
when I was test driving cars before I bought, a woman said, "oh yeah, it's okay guys do it all the time" , and maybe they do, but she was not working there on my next trip......
I just stick with the manual....
Also, I have come to a complete stop to change modes at highway entrance ramps, LOL

joshb63

Alright thanks Hyperion. Anyone else have any input about this?

vdubpower

ive done it in motion during test drives, it shoulndt be an issue, and it would be dumb if it was,

NL007

Given the effort required to stop and switch, I would just do what the manual says...my $0.02 (in C$ of course)!

otakki

I noticed that in the manual for the first time last week. Didn't know why either. But I figure it says so for a reason.

vdubpower

so does the manual say anything about shifting between c-s-s+ at a complete stop also or does the manual just talk about into manual

otakki

It talks about needing to be at a complete stop only to shift into manual.

zneB-sedecreM

Good to know

GeoE63

I have switch to M mode many times when moving ... I have never had an issue.

joshb63

Thanks Geo, i have as well. I was just wondering if there is really some sort of damage that would be caused, but from both of our experiences, there is not.

Josh

hyperion667

well there you go, looks like you got the answer you wanted....
I wouldn't do it, but whatever

E-Ridium 63

the amg button allows you to get to your demon speed setting at any given moment with the push of one button and that includes getting into manual mode, while on the fly. If it were so bad for the car, i'm sure they would have manual mode locked out while you're in motion. i'd just mash it and go.

mainly

but if you just started shifting with the paddles while in s or s plus mode wouldnt you be in manual mode then?

would it be the same as MANUALLY(with the dial) switching to manual ?

E-Ridium 63

No. Manual mode give you the fastest gear shifts. Switching with paddles while I'm s mode is slower than paddles in manual mode.

otakki

That AMG button doesn't seem to include the ESC setting.