Drive Program Display - Mercedes-Benz SLC Operator's Manual

Automatic transmission
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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.
G
WARNING
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.
Selector lever
Overview of transmission positions
!
If the engine speed is too high or if the vehi-
cle is rolling, do not shift the transmission
directly from D to R, from R to D or directly to
P.
Do not open the driver's door while the vehi-
cle is in motion. At low speeds in transmission
position D or R, park position P is otherwise
engaged automatically.
The transmission could be damaged.
Park position
j
k Reverse gear
i Neutral
Drive
h
The selector lever always returns to its original
position. The current transmission position P, R,
N or D appears in the transmission position dis-
play in the multifunction display.
Transmission position and drive pro-
gram display
All vehicles (except Mercedes-Benz SLC
43 AMG)
Transmission position
:
Gear
;
Drive program
=
The current transmission position and drive pro-
gram appear in the multifunction display.
Mercedes-Benz SLC 43 AMG
Transmission position
:
; Drive program