Mercedes-Benz 2011 SLS AMG - Manual (Page 265)

The transmission will remain in neutral
position
N for approximately 30 minutes
when you have shifted the transmission to
neutral position
N before turning off the
engine.
The transmission remains in neutral
position
N even when you open a door.
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-SPEED
Transmission
Introduction
For information on driving with the AMG
SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-SPEED Transmission, see
“Driving and parking” (
Y page 257).
G
Warning!
Make sure absolutely no objects are
obstructing the pedals’ range of movement.
Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all
obstacles. If there are any floormats or
carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals
still have sufficient clearance.
During sudden driving or braking maneuvers
the objects could get caught between or
under the pedals. You could then no longer
brake or accelerate. This could lead to
accidents and injury.
! Allow the engine to warm up under low
load use. Do not place full load on the
engine until the operating temperature has
been reached.
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period when driving off on
slippery road surfaces.
This may cause serious damage to the
engine and the drivetrain which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
i During the brief warm-up, transmission
upshifting is delayed. This allows the
catalytic converter to heat up more quickly
to operating temperature.
Gear selector lever
Gearshift pattern for AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT
7-SPEED Transmission
:
Button for selecting park position P
j Park position
k
Reverse gear
i Neutral position
h
Drive position
G
Warning!
It is dangerous to shift the transmission out
of park position
P or neutral position N if the
engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your
foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the
vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in
reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle
and hit someone or something. Only shift into
gear when the engine is idling normally and
when your right foot is firmly on the brake
pedal.
! The vehicle must be stopped when you
shift the transmission
R directly between drive position D and
reverse gear R
R directly between reverse gear R and
drive position D
R directly into park position P
Otherwise the transmission could be
damaged.
i Shifting the transmission out of park
position P is only possible with the brake
pedal depressed.
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-SPEED Transmission
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