Shifting Into Reverse - Mercedes-Benz 2005 SLK-Class Operator's Manual

Gearshift pattern for manual transmission
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When you are shifting into the 5th
or 6th gear, make sure that you press
the gearshift lever to the right. Other-
wise, you could accidentally shift into
the 3rd or 4th gear and damage the
transmission.
Downshifting gears leading to overrev-
ving the engine can result in engine
damage that is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Never hold the vehicle stopped on a hill
by using the clutch pedal. The clutch
may be damaged which is not covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Do not exceed the engine speed limits.
Refer to tachometer ( page 115) for
engine speeds.
Controls in detail
Manual transmission

Shifting into reverse

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Only shift into reverse gear R when the
vehicle is stationary, as the transmis-
sion could otherwise be damaged.
Stop the vehicle completely.
Fully depress the clutch pedal.
Move the gearshift lever to the neutral
position (no gear selected).
Move the gearshift lever to the left until
you feel a certain resistance.
Push the gearshift lever past this resis-
tance.
Then move the gearshift lever forward
into position R.
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