Accelerator Pedal Position; Changing Gear; Driving Tips; Kickdown - Mercedes-Benz SLK Operator's Manual

A
Neutral
Do not shift the transmission to N
while driving. Otherwise, the
automatic transmission could be
damaged.
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the brakes will allow you
to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to
push it or tow it.
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If ESP is deactivated or faulty:
only shift the transmission to
position N if the vehicle is in danger
of skidding, e.g. on icy roads.
! Rolling in neutral N can damage
the drive train.
7
Drive
The automatic transmission
changes gear automatically. All
forward gears are available.

Changing gear

The automatic transmission shifts to the
individual gears automatically when it is in
transmission position D. This automatic
gearshifting behavior is determined by:
a shift range restriction, if selected
R
the selected drive program (
R
the position of the accelerator pedal
R
the road speed
R

Driving tips

Accelerator pedal position

Your style of driving influences how the
automatic transmission shifts gear:
little throttle: early upshifts
R
more throttle: late upshifts
R
Double-clutch function
When shifting down, the double-clutch
function is active regardless of the currently
selected drive program. The double-clutch
function reduces load change reactions and
is conducive to a sporty driving style. The
sound generated 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 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
page 147)
Y
Example: program selector button
Press program selector button :
X
repeatedly until the letter for the desired
gearshift program appears in the
multifunction display.
The program selector button allows you to
choose between different driving
characteristics.
In AMG vehicles, drive program E is called
drive program C.
Automatic transmission
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