Mercedes-Benz SLK, Operator'S Manual

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Steering wheel paddle shifters
:
Left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter
;
Right-hand steering wheel paddle shifter
In the manual drive program, you can change
gear using the steering wheel paddle shifters
or the selector lever (
Y
page 152).
Further information about permanent drive
program M (
Y
page 153).
Further information about temporary drive
program M (
Y
page 152).
i
The full range of functions for the steering
wheel paddle shifters is available only once
operating temperature has been reached.
i
You can only change gear with the
steering wheel paddle shifters when the
transmission is in position D.
Automatic drive program
Automatic drive programs E and S
Drive program E (drive program C on MAG
vehicles) is characterized by the following:
R
comfort-oriented engine and transmission
settings
R
optimal fuel consumption resulting from
the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner
R
the vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward and reverse gears, unless the
accelerator pedal is depressed fully
R
increased sensitivity. This improves driving
stability on slippery road surfaces, for
example
R
the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner. This results in the vehicle being
driven at lower engine speeds and the
wheels being less likely to spin
Drive program S is characterized by the
following:
R
sporty engine and transmission settings
R
the vehicle pulling away in first gear
R
the automatic transmission shifting up
later
R
the fuel consumption possibly being higher
as a result of the later automatic
transmission shift points
Manual drive program M
General notes
In this drive program, you can briefly change
gear yourself by using the steering wheel
paddle shifters. The transmission must be in
position D.
You can activate manual drive program M in
the E and S automatic drive programs.
i
As well as temporary drive program M,
you can also activate permanent drive
program M(
Y
page 151).
Further information about permanent drive
program M(
Y
page 153).
Activating
X
Shift the transmission to position D.
X
Pull the left or right steering wheel paddle
shifter (
Y
page 152).
Manual drive program M is temporarily
activated. The selected gear and M appear
in the multifunction display.
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Automatic transmission
Driving
and
parking