Mercedes-Benz 2003 SLK-Class - Manual (Page 97)

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Controls in detail
Automatic transmission*
Program mode selector switch
1 Program mode selector switch
S Standard For regular driving
W Winter For winter driving
̈ Press the program mode selector
switch.
Select W for comfortable driving:
ț The vehicle starts out in second
gear (both forward and reverse) for
gentler starts. This does not apply if
full throttle is applied or gear
range 1 is selected.
ț Traction and driving stability are im-
proved on icy roads.
ț Upshifts occur earlier even when
you give more gas. The engine then
operates at lower rpms and the
wheels are less likely to spin.
ț The power transmission ratio for se-
lector lever position R changes de-
pending on the program mode
selected (
W or S ).
Warning!
G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the steering lock, and lock the ve-
hicle. Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Children could move the selector le-
ver from position P, which could result in an
accident and/or serious injury.
!
Never change the program mode when
the selector lever is out of position P. It
could result in a change of driving char-
acteristics for which you may not be
prepared.