Amg Speedshift Dct 7-Speed Sports Transmission - Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG 2012 Operator's Manual

AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission

Problem
The coolant
temperature gauge
shows a value above
248 ‡(120 †).
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports
transmission
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
It is dangerous to shift the transmission out
of park position P or neutral position N if the
engine is running at anything more than idling
speed. If you do not depress the brake pedal
with force, the vehicle may accelerate
forwards or backwards. This could cause you
to lose control of your vehicle and cause a
collision. Only shift the transmission into the
drive position when you are firmly depressing
the brake pedal.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine
is no longer being cooled sufficiently.
Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant
X
to cool down.
Check the coolant level (
X
notes as you do so and add coolant if necessary.
If the coolant level is correct, the engine radiator fan may be faulty.
The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled
sufficiently.
At coolant temperatures under 248 ‡(120 †), drive on to the
X
nearest qualified specialist workshop, e.g. to an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in
X
mountainous terrain and stop-and-go traffic.
E-SELECT selector lever
Overview of transmission positions
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k
i
h
! If the engine speed is too high or if the
vehicle is rolling, do not shift the
transmission directly from D to R, from R
to D or directly to P.
Do not open the driver's door while the
vehicle is in motion. At low speeds in
transmission position D or R, park position
P is otherwise engaged automatically.
page 220). Observe the warning
Y
Park position with parking lock
Reverse gear
Neutral
Drive
119
Z