You can start the car out manually in first gear by shifting the car into (2) when stopped. To go threw the gears once you have started out in (2) shift the car up into (3) for just a second then back down to (2) and it will shift to second gear. Then up to (3), then (D) and you will be able to count all 4 gears.

Your RPM is the same as my 88 300E at 60MPH.

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Ron D.
-2007 C230-
-1998 ML320-
-1988 300E-