Program Mode Selector Switch - Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Operator's Manual

Warning!
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced
vehicle control. Your vehicle's ABS will not
prevent this type of loss of control.
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You cannot shift with the steering
wheel gearshift buttons when the gear
selector lever is in position P, N or R.
Upshifting
G
Press button 2 on the right side of the
steering wheel.
The gear range is extended when you are
not driving in the manual program mode
( page 163).
When driving in the manual program mode
( page 163), the transmission will shift
from the current gear to the next higher
gear ( page 164).
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You cannot shift with the steering
wheel gearshift buttons when the gear
selector lever is in position P, N or R.
Controls in detail
Automatic transmission

Program mode selector switch

The program mode selector switch is
located on the lower part of the center
console.
1 Program mode selector switch
S Sport For standard driving
C Comfort For comfort driving
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