Automatic Transmission; Overview - Mercedes-Benz 2015 SLK Operator's Manual

i The ECO start/stop function is not avail-
able when reverse gear is engaged.
Further information on the ECO start/stop
function ( page 144).
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Shift recommendation
Shift gear according to gearshift recom-
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mendation : when shown in the multi-
function display of the instrument cluster.
The gearshift recommendations assist you in
adopting an economical driving style. The rec-
ommended gear is shown in the multifunction
display.

Automatic transmission

Important safety notes
G WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position D or R,
the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is
a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position D or R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do
not simultaneously accelerate.
WARNING
G
The automatic transmission switches to neu-
tral position N when you switch off the engine.
The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of an
accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking position P. Prevent the parked vehi-
cle from rolling away by applying the parking
brake.

Automatic transmission

Selector lever
Overview of transmission positions
Selector lever
Park position with selector lever lock
j
Reverse gear
k
Neutral
i
Drive
h
Transmission position and drive pro-
gram display
Transmission position display
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Drive program display
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The current position of the selector lever is
shown by the indicators next to the selector
lever.
The indicators light up when the SmartKey is
inserted into the ignition lock. The indicators
go out when the SmartKey is removed from
the ignition lock.
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