Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2013 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 169)

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
Selecting drive program
Program selector button
Program selector button : allows you to
choose between different driving
characteristics.
X
Press program selector button :
repeatedly until the letter for the desired
gearshift program appears in the
multifunction display in the speedometer.
R E Economy: comfortable, economical
driving
R S Sport: sporty driving style
R M Manual: manual gearshifting
i The automatic transmission shifts to
automatic drive program E each time the
engine is started.
i Further information on the "Automatic
drive program" (
Y
page 168).
Drive program for AMG vehicles
With the drive program selector switch, you
can choose from a range of different
transmission configurations or select the
RACE START drive mode.
X Turn drive program selector : until the
desired drive program appears in the
multifunction display.
R C Controlled Efficiency: comfortable
engine and transmission design that
provides for optimum fuel consumption
R S Sport: sporty engine and transmission
settings
R S+ SportPlus: extremely sporty engine
and transmission settings
R M Manual: manual gearshifting
R RS driving mode RACE START: optimum
acceleration dynamics from a standstill
(SL 63 AMG only)
Automatic transmission
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Driving
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