Mercedes-Benz 2003 SLK-Class - Manual (Page 92)

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Controls in detail
Manual transmission
Shifting into reverse
̈ Stop the vehicle completely.
̈ Pull gearshift lever up and shift in
R reverse.
Warning!
G
On slippery road surfaces as well as high en-
gine speeds, never downshift in order to ob-
tain braking action. This could result in drive
wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your
vehicle’s ABS will not prevent this type of
loss of control.
!
Downshifting gears leading to overrev-
ving the engine can result in engine
damage that is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Do not exceed the engine speed limits
(
୴ page 89).