Accelerator Pedal Position - Mercedes-Benz SLC Operator's Manual

Automatic transmission
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Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the electric parking brake.
X
Switch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey
X
in the ignition lock.
Engaging drive position D
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
X
brake pedal.
Push the selector lever back past the first
X
point of resistance.
Transmission positions
Park position
B
This prevents the vehicle from rolling
away when stopped.
Only shift the transmission into posi-
tion P when the vehicle is stationary
( page 122). The parking lock
Y
should not be used as a brake when
parking. Always apply the electronic
parking brake in addition to the park-
ing lock in order to secure the vehi-
cle.
If the SmartKey is removed from the
ignition lock, the transmission is
locked.
The automatic transmission shifts
into P automatically:
when the SmartKey is removed
R
from the ignition lock
when the engine is switched off
R
with the transmission in position R
or D and one of the doors is
opened
If the vehicle electronics are malfunc-
tioning, the transmission may be
locked in position P. Have the vehicle
electronics checked immediately at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Reverse gear
C
Only shift the transmission into posi-
tion R when the vehicle is stationary.
Neutral
A
Do not shift the transmission to N
while driving. Otherwise, the auto-
matic transmission could be dam-
aged.
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the brake pedal will allow
you to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to
push it or tow it.
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If ESP is deactivated or faulty: shift
the transmission only to position N if
the vehicle is in danger of skidding,
e.g. on icy roads.
!
Rolling in neutral N can damage
the drive train.
Drive
7
The automatic transmission changes
gear automatically. All forward gears
are available.
Driving tips
Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts to the indi-
vidual gears automatically when it is in trans-
mission position D. This automatic gear shifting
behavior is determined by:
the selected drive program
R
the position of the accelerator pedal
R
the road speed
R

Accelerator pedal position

Your style of driving influences how the auto-
matic transmission shifts gear:
little throttle: early upshifts
R
more throttle: late upshifts
R