Mercedes-Benz SL SERIES Operator's Manual page 165

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
Selecting drive program
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 of the speedometer.
E Economy: comfortable, economical
R
driving
S Sport: sporty driving style
R
M Manual: manual gearshifting
R
Automatic transmission
i The automatic transmission shifts to
automatic drive program E each time the
engine is started.
i Further information about permanent
drive program M (
Y
As well as this permanent drive program M,
you can also activate temporary drive pro-
gram M ( page 165).
Y
i
Further information on the "Automatic
drive program" ( page 164).
Y
Drive programs (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles)
With the drive program selector switch, you
can choose from a range of different trans-
mission configurations or select the RACE
START drive mode.
Turn drive program selector : until the
X
desired drive program appears in the mul-
tifunction display.
The drive program indicator on the drive
program selector lights up red.
C Controlled Efficiency: comfortable
R
engine and transmission design that pro-
vides for optimum fuel consumption
S Sport: sporty engine and transmission
R
settings
S+ SportPlus: especially sporty engine and
R
transmission settings
M Manual: manual gearshifting
R
RS driving mode RACE START: optimum
R
acceleration dynamics from a standstill
(Mercedes-AMG SL 63 only)
page 166).
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