Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2014 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 153)

Double-clutch function
When shifting down, the double-clutch
function is active regardless of the currently
selected drive program. The double-clutch
function reduces load change reactions and
is conducive to a sporty driving style. The
sound generated by the double-clutch
function depends on the drive program
selected.
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
X Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up.
Program selector button
General notes
Example: program selector button
X Press program selector button :
repeatedly until the letter for the desired
gearshift program appears in the
multifunction display.
The program selector button allows you to
choose between different driving
characteristics.
i Further information about permanent
drive program M (
Y
page 153).
As well as this permanent drive program
M, you can also activate temporary drive
program M(
Y
page 152).
In AMG vehicles, drive program E is called
drive program C.
E Economy
C Controlled
Efficiency
Comfortable, economical
driving
S Sport Sporty driving style
M Manual Manual gear shifting
Only change from automatic drive program
E or S to manual drive program M when the
vehicle is stationary.
i When the engine is started, the automatic
transmission always switches to automatic
drive program E (drive program C in AMG
vehicles).
i AMG vehicles: when in drive program C
and with a small load demand, the engine
will automatically only operate with four
cylinders. This is the case in city traffic or
on a country road, for example. This
reduces fuel consumption. Cylinder shut-
off is inactive in drive programs S and M,
so that the engine will operate with all eight
cylinders.
i For further information on the automatic
drive program, see (
Y
page 152).
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