Mercedes-Benz SL 55, Operator'S Manual

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Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Gear selector lever position
Effect
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Park position
Gear selector lever position
when the vehicle is parked. Place
gear selector lever in position
P
only when vehicle is stopped.
The park position is not intended
to serve as a brake when the
vehicle is parked. Rather, the
driver should always set the
parking brake in addition to
placing the gear selector lever in
position
P to secure the vehicle.
Effect
The SmartKey can only be
removed from the starter switch
with the gear selector lever in
position
P . With the SmartKey
removed, the gear selector lever
is locked in position
P .
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Reverse gear
Place gear selector lever in
position
R only when vehicle is
stopped.
Effect
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Neutral
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive axle. When
the brakes are released, the
vehicle can be moved freely
(pushed or towed).
To avoid damage to the trans-
mission, never engage
N while
driving.
If the ESP is deactivated or
malfunctioning:
Move gear selector lever to
N
only if the vehicle is in danger of
skidding, e.g. on icy roads.
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Drive
The transmission shifts
automatically. All forward gears
are available.