Mercedes-Benz SL 320, Operator'S Manual

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Program Mode Selector Switch
The transmission is provided with a
selector switch for Standard "S" and
Winter (snow and ice) "W" program
modes.
Warning!
Always be certain of the program
mode selected since the vehicle
driving characteristics change with
the selection of the program mode.
S Standard mode
Press switch on symbol "S". Use
this mode for all regular driving.
The vehicle starts out in 1st gear.
W Winter (snow and ice) mode
Press switch on symbol "W". The
vehicle starts out in 2nd gear, except
with selector lever in 1st gear, or
with accelerator pedal in kick-down
position.
The "W" mode helps to improve
traction and driving stability of the
vehicle.
With hard acceleration the upshifts
occur at lower vehicle and engine
speeds than in the "S" program
mode.
Warning!
During stops use the brake, especially
on an incline, to prevent the vehicle
from rolling.
Emergency Operation
(Limp Home Mode)
If vehicle acceleration worsens, or the
transmission no longer shifts, the
transmission operates in Limp Home
Mode. In addition the "CHECK
ENGINE" malfunction indicator lamp
in the instrument cluster may come on.
In this mode only the 2nd gear or
reverse gear can be activated.
To engage 2nd gear or reverse:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Move selector lever to position "P".
3. Turn off the engine.
4. Wait 10 seconds.
5. Restart the engine.
6. Move selector lever to
position "D" (for 2nd gear), or
move selector lever to position "R"
(for reverse gear).
Have the transmission checked at your
authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer as
soon as possible.