Mercedes-Benz SL 55, Operator'S Manual

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Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Gear ranges
With the gear selector lever in position D ,
you can limit the transmission’s gear range
by pressing the gear selector lever to the
left (
D- ), and reverse the gear range limit
by pressing the gear selector lever to the
right (
D+ ).
The selected gear range appears in the
right multifunction display. If you press on
the accelerator when the engine has
reached its rpm limit, the transmission will
upshift beyond any gear range limit
selected.
Effect
ï
The transmission shifts through
sixth gear only (applies to
vehicles with 7-speed automatic
transmission only).
î
The transmission shifts through
fifth gear only (applies to
vehicles with 7-speed automatic
transmission only).
é
The transmission shifts through
fourth gear only.
è
The transmission shifts through
third gear only.
With this selection you can use
the braking effect of the engine.
Effect
ç
The transmission shifts through
second gear only.
Allows the use of engine’s
braking power when driving:
앫
on steep downgrades
앫
in mountainous regions
앫
under extreme operating
conditions
æ
The transmission operates in
first gear only.
For maximum use of engine’s
braking effect on very steep or
lengthy downgrades.