Kickdown - Mercedes-Benz 2016 SLK Operator's Manual

Automatic transmission
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Double-clutch function
When shifting down, the double-clutch func-
tion is active regardless of the currently selec-
ted drive program. The double-clutch function
reduces load change reactions and is condu-
cive to a sporty driving style. The sound gen-
erated by the double-clutch function depends
on the drive program selected.

Kickdown

Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
X
pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts to a
lower gear depending on the engine speed.
Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
X
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up.
Program selector button
General notes
Example: program selector button
The program selector button allows you to
choose between different driving character-
istics.
Press program selector button : repeat-
X
edly until the letter for the desired drive
program appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
On Mercedes-AMG vehicles, drive program E
is called drive program C.
E Economy Comfortable, economical
driving
C Controlled
Efficiency
S Sport Sporty driving style
M Manual Manual gear shifting
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The automatic transmission switches to
automatic drive program E (drive program
C in Mercedes-AMG vehicles).
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Mercedes-AMG vehicles: when in drive
program C and under low load, the engine
operates on just four cylinders. This is the
case in city traffic or on a country road, for
example. This reduces fuel consumption.
Cylinder shut-off is inactive in drive pro-
grams S and M, so that the engine will
operate with all eight cylinders.
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Further information about permanent
drive program M ( page 155).
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As well as this permanent drive program M,
you can also activate temporary drive pro-
gram M ( page 153).
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drive program, see (
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Steering wheel paddle shifters
Left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter
:
Right-hand steering wheel paddle shifter
;
In the manual drive program, you can change
gear using the steering wheel paddle shifters
page 153).