Kickdown - Mercedes-Benz 2013 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.
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
Selecting drive program
Program selector button
Program selector button : allows you to
choose between different driving
characteristics.
Press program selector button :
X
repeatedly until the letter for the desired
gearshift program appears in the
multifunction display in the speedometer.
Automatic transmission
E Economy: comfortable, economical
R
driving
S Sport: sporty driving style
R
M Manual: manual gearshifting
R
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The automatic transmission shifts to
automatic drive program E each time the
engine is started.
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Further information on the "Automatic
drive program" ( page 168).
Y
Drive program for AMG vehicles
With the drive program selector switch, you
can choose from a range of different
transmission configurations or select the
RACE START drive mode.
Turn drive program selector : until the
X
desired drive program appears in the
multifunction display.
C Controlled Efficiency: comfortable
R
engine and transmission design that
provides for optimum fuel consumption
S Sport: sporty engine and transmission
R
settings
S+ SportPlus: extremely sporty engine
R
and transmission settings
M Manual: manual gearshifting
R
RS driving mode RACE START: optimum
R
acceleration dynamics from a standstill
(SL 63 AMG only)
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