Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Operator's Manual page 124

AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission
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The transmission could be damaged.
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The E-SELECT lever always returns to its
original position.
The current transmission position P, R, N or
D appears in the transmission position dis-
play in the multifunction display.
If you wish to select a transmission position or
to disengage park position P, the engine must
be running.
Engaging park position P
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
X
brake pedal.
Press the P button in the center console.
X
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Park position P is disengaged if you:
depress the brake pedal and
R
push the E-SELECT lever forwards or
R
back to the first point of resistance
The transmission shifts to neutral N.
To shift directly from P to R:
Depress the brake pedal and push the
X
E-SELECT lever forwards past the first
point of resistance.
To shift directly from P to D:
Depress the brake pedal and push the
X
E-SELECT lever back past the first
point of resistance.
Engaging park position P automatically
Park position is engaged automatically in the
following circumstances:
if you switch off the engine using the Start/
R
Stop button and open the driver's or front-
passenger door.
if you remove the SmartKey from the igni-
R
tion lock.
if you open the door while traveling at low
R
speed in transmission position D or R.
Shifting to neutral N
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
X
brake pedal.
Push the E-SELECT lever forwards or back
X
to the first point of resistance.
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If you move the E-SELECT lever to N
before switching off the engine, the trans-
mission remains in N for approximately
30 minutes. If you open the driver's or
front-passenger door during this period,
the transmission automatically shifts to P.
The transmission remains in N if:
the SmartKey is in the ignition lock and
R
you use the E‑SELECT lever to shift the
R
transmission to N before switching the
engine off
This still applies if you open the driver's or
front-passenger door.
Further information is available in the "Car
wash" section ( page 223).
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Engaging reverse gear R
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
X
brake pedal.
Push the E-SELECT lever forward past the
X
first point of resistance.
Shifting to transmission position D
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
X
brake pedal.
Push the E-SELECT lever back past the first
X
point of resistance.