Kickdown; Program Selector Button - Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual

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.
X
Vehicles for USA except AMG vehicles:
fully depress the accelerator pedal.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
X
Vehicles for Canada except AMG
vehicles: depress the accelerator pedal
beyond the pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
Working on the vehicle
G
WARNING
When working on the vehicle, engage the
parking brake and shift the automatic
transmission into park position P. Otherwise
the vehicle could roll away which could result
in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
Automatic transmission

Program selector button

Selecting drive program
Program selector button
Program selector button : allows you to
choose between different driving
characteristics.
X
Press program selector button :
repeatedly until the letter for the desired
gearshift program appears in the
multifunction display in the speedometer.
E Economy: comfortable, economical
R
driving
S Sport: sporty driving style
R
M Manual: manual gearshifting
R
i The automatic transmission shifts to
automatic drive program E each time the
engine is started.
i
For further information on the "Automatic
drive program", see (
Drive program for AMG vehicles
Y
page 149).
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