Accelerator Position - Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Operator's Manual

Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
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Never change the program mode when
the gear selector lever is out of
position P. This could result in a
change of driving characteristics for
which you may not be prepared.
Press program mode selector
switch 1 repeatedly until the letter of
the desired shift program appears in
the right multifunction display
( page 127).
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Select C for comfort driving:
The vehicle starts out in second
gear (both forward and reverse) for
gentler starts. This does not apply if
full throttle is applied or gear
range 1 is selected.
Traction and driving stability are
improved on icy roads.
Upshifts occur earlier even when
you give more gas. The engine then
operates at lower rpms and the
wheels are less likely to spin.
The power transmission ratio for
gear selector lever position R
changes depending on the program
mode selected (S or C).

Accelerator position

Your driving style influences the
transmission's shifting behavior:
Less throttle Earlier upshifting
More throttle Later upshifting
Kickdown
Use kickdown when you want maximum
acceleration.
Press the accelerator past the point of
resistance.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear.
Ease on the accelerator when you have
reached the desired speed.
The transmission shifts up again.