jimmy
MB Enthusiast
- Joined
- Aug 8, 2002
- Messages
- 2,316
- Location
- Northamptonshire
- Car
- Discovery 3 TDV6, Discovery 300TDi - Plaything!
Some advice please. I am new to driving an automatic and as I dont yet have a handbook, I thought some of you could offer some advice.
When I am sat in slow/stationary traffic, I knock the car into 'N'eutral so as to prevent the car trying to pull whilst held on the brakes. Is this a good idea or totally uneccessary?
My C180 has the five speed auto box, not the 'tip-tronic' version. When wanting to overtake is it OK to knock it down to 4 or even 3 manually in order to overtake quicker? It just seems quicker than waiting for the kickdown if you can see an opportunity to go.
I know the W and S button is for winter and summer driving, but I have tried it in W and cannot tell much if any difference in the gear changes. Isnt it supposed to pull off in 2nd and change gear sooner, or is there no noticable difference?
Thanks.
When I am sat in slow/stationary traffic, I knock the car into 'N'eutral so as to prevent the car trying to pull whilst held on the brakes. Is this a good idea or totally uneccessary?
My C180 has the five speed auto box, not the 'tip-tronic' version. When wanting to overtake is it OK to knock it down to 4 or even 3 manually in order to overtake quicker? It just seems quicker than waiting for the kickdown if you can see an opportunity to go.
I know the W and S button is for winter and summer driving, but I have tried it in W and cannot tell much if any difference in the gear changes. Isnt it supposed to pull off in 2nd and change gear sooner, or is there no noticable difference?
Thanks.