Automatic Transmission - Mercedes-Benz SL 2008 Owner's Manual

Controls

Automatic transmission

Parking brake
Release handle
1
Parking brake
2
To release: depress the brake pedal and
X
keep it depressed.
Pull release handle 1.
X
The 3 indicator lamp in the instrument
X
cluster goes out.
To apply: depress parking brake
X
The 3 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up if the engine is running.
i
On steep slopes, turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
98
Switching off the engine
G Risk of accident
If the engine is not running, there is no
power assistance for the steering and
brakes. Steering and braking then takes
much more effort.
As a result, you might lose control of the
vehicle, cause an accident and injure your-
self and others.
Do not switch off the engine while driving.
Move the selector lever to P.
X
Using the key
Turn the key to position 0 (
X
the ignition lock and remove it.
The immobiliser is activated.
Using KEYLESS GO*
Press and hold the KEYLESS GO button
X
2 firmly.
( page 73).
Y
The engine stops and all the lamps in the
instrument cluster go out (
Automatic transmission
Introduction to the transmission
G Risk of accident
The movement of the pedals must not be
impaired in any way. Do not keep any
objects in the driver's footwell. Make sure
that floormats or carpets are correctly
secured and that there is sufficient clear-
ance for the pedals.
G Risk of accident
Do not change down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface. This
could cause the drive wheels to lose their
page 73) in
grip and the vehicle could skid. This could
Y
cause you to lose control of your vehicle
and cause an accident.
page 26).
Y
* optional