Mercedes-Benz SLK 2014, Owner'S Manual

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i The ECO start/stop function is not avail-
able when reverse gear is engaged.
For further information on the ECO start/
stop function, see (
Y
page 146).
Gearshift recommendation
X
Shift gear according to gearshift recom-
mendation : when shown in the multi-
function display of the instrument cluster.
The gearshift recommendations assist you in
adopting an economical driving style. The rec-
ommended gear is shown in the multifunction
display.
Automatic transmission
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position D or R,
the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is
a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position D or R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do
not simultaneously accelerate.
G WARNING
The automatic transmission switches to neu-
tral position N when you switch off the engine.
The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of an
accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking position P. Prevent the parked vehi-
cle from rolling away by applying the parking
brake.
i Bear in mind that power transmission
between the engine and the transmission is
interrupted when the engine is switched
off. For this reason, shift the automatic
transmission to P when the engine is
switched off and the vehicle is stationary.
Apply the electric parking brake to prevent
the vehicle from rolling away.
Selector lever
Overview of transmission positions
Selector lever
j
Park position with selector lever lock
k
Reverse gear
i
Neutral
h
Drive
Transmission position and drive pro-
gram display
:
Transmission position display
;
Drive program display
The current transmission position and drive
program appear in the multifunction display.
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Automatic transmission
Driving
and
parking