Mercedes-Benz SL 2015 Owner's Manual page 153

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Automatic transmission
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Gear indicator
:
Upshift indicator
;
Before the engine speed reaches the red area,
an upshift indicator will be shown in the multi-
function display.
When the
UP UP
message appears in the multi-
X
function display, pull on the right-hand steer-
ing wheel gearshift paddle.
Kickdown
For maximum acceleration, depress the
X
accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
Shift back up once the desired speed is
X
reached.
During kickdown, you cannot shift gears using
the steering wheel gearshift paddles.
If you apply full throttle, the automatic trans-
mission shifts up to the next gear when the
maximum engine speed is reached. This pre-
vents the engine from overrevving.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: kickdown is only
possible in the temporary setting.

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