Kickdown - Mercedes-Benz 2015 SLK Operator's Manual

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
General notes
Example: program selector button
Press program selector button : repeat-
X
edly until the letter for the desired gearshift
program appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
The program selector button allows you to
choose between different driving character-
istics.
i
Further information about permanent
drive program M (
Y
page 155).
Automatic transmission
As well as this permanent drive program M,
you can also activate temporary drive pro-
gram M ( page 154).
Y
In AMG vehicles, drive program E is called
drive program C.
E Economy Comfortable, economical
driving
C Controlled
Efficiency
S Sport Sporty driving style
M Manual Manual gear shifting
Only change from automatic drive program E
or S to manual drive program M when the
vehicle is stationary.
i When the engine is started, the automatic
transmission always switches to automatic
drive program E (drive program C in AMG
vehicles).
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AMG vehicles: when in drive program C
and with a small load demand, the engine
will automatically only operate with four
cylinders. This is the case in city traffic or
on a country road, for example. This
reduces fuel consumption. Cylinder shut-
off is inactive in drive programs S and M, so
that the engine will operate with all eight
cylinders.
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For further information on the automatic
drive program, see ( page 154).
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Z
153