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Old 05-13-2008, 12:38 PM   #1 (permalink)
swiftwind
BenzWorld Junior Member
 
Date registered: Mar 2007
Vehicle: 1999 ML320
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 28
"Manual" shifting?

Now I admit this is going to sound really ignorant, so have mercy when replying....

In the Benz Manual, it says that Gears 1-4 should be used for different weather/road conditions and it goes on to specify it. It never mentions using it for manual shifting.

My question is it possible to use gears 1-4 for manual gear shifting? I admit that I tried it out (Only once!) and I don't have a problem upshifting, but if I try to downshift I can't seem to do it very smoothly. From this I'm assuming its not really meant for that? the fact that there is no clutch makes me a little confused on how the shifting works in this car.

The main reason I'm asking is because I really miss driving a manual and its also better on gas/more control.

This is where I hide in shame for showing my ignorance...right?
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