Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2007 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 174)

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Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
The selected gear range appears in the
right multifunction display (
୴ page 169). If
you press on the accelerator when the
engine has reached its rpm limit, the trans-
mission will upshift beyond any gear range
limit selected.
Automatic shift program
The program mode selector switch is
located on the lower part of the center
console.
1 Program mode selector switch
C Comfort For comfort driving
S Sport For standard driving
The current gear selector lever position
and the selected program mode (
C / S ) are
indicated in the right multifunction display
(
୴ page 169).
Effect
ï The transmission shifts through
sixth gear only (applies to
vehicles with 7-speed automatic
transmission only).
î The transmission shifts through
fifth gear only (applies to
vehicles with 7-speed automatic
transmission only).
é The transmission shifts through
fourth gear only.
Effect
è The transmission shifts through
third gear only.
With this selection you can use
the braking effect of the engine.
ç The transmission shifts through
second gear only.
Allows the use of engine’s
braking power when driving:
ț on steep downgrades
ț in mountainous regions
ț under extreme operating
conditions
æ The transmission operates in
first gear only.
For maximum use of engine’s
braking effect on very steep or
lengthy downgrades.