Manual Shifting - Mercedes-Benz SLC Operator's Manual

Automatic transmission
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during deceleration, the engine is disconnec-
R
ted from the drive train. The vehicle uses
kinetic energy and consumes less fuel (coast-
ing mode).
the steering exhibits a comfortable steering
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curve.
Manual gear shifting
General notes
You can change gear yourself using the steering
wheel paddle shifters. The transmission must be
in position D.
Depending on which steering wheel paddle
shifter is pulled, the automatic transmission
immediately shifts into the next gear down or
up, if permitted.
To use manual shifting, you have two options:
temporary setting
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permanent setting
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If you activate manual gearshifting, the multi-
function display will show the current gear
instead of transmission position D.
If manual gearshifting is deactivated, the gears
will be selected automatically.
Temporary setting
To activate: shift the selector lever to posi-
X
tion P.
Pull steering wheel paddle shifter : or ;.
X
Temporary setting will be active for a certain
amount of time. Under certain conditions the
minimum amount of time is extended, e.g. in the
case of lateral acceleration, during an overrun
phase or when driving on steep terrain.
To deactivate: pull steering wheel paddle
X
shifter ; and hold it in place.
or
Use the lever to switch the transmission posi-
X
tion.
or
Use the DYNAMIC SELECT button to change
X
the drive program.
Permanent setting
To activate: shift the selector lever to posi-
X
tion P.
Press button : .
X
To deactivate: press button :.
X
Shifting gears
All vehicles (except Mercedes-Benz SLC
43 AMG)
To shift up: pull steering wheel paddle
X
shifter ;.
The automatic transmission shifts up to the
next gear.
If the maximum engine speed on the currently
engaged gear is reached and you continue to