Mercedes-Benz SLR-Class 2007 - Manual (Page 180)

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Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Manual shift program
In addition to the shift program C or S,
your vehicle is equipped with the
MAN shift program.
In the manual shift program MAN,
system-controlled automatic gearshifting
is switched off and you need to change the
gears by manually upshifting or downshift-
ing using the steering wheel gearshift but-
tons/paddles (
୴ page 177) or the gear
selector lever ( ୴ page 175).
Activating manual shift program
̈ Turn program mode selector switch 1
( ୴ page 175) to the MAN setting.
The transmission switches to the
manual program mode M. The letter
M
appears in the right multifunction dis-
play and the lamp in program mode se-
lector switch
3 ( ୴ page 179) comes
on. Automatic shifting is switched off.
The gear range is not limited.
You can change the gears manually when
the gear selector lever is in drive
position D. You can upshift or downshift
through the gears in succession.
Selecting manual shift program mode
3 Program mode selector switch for the
manual shift program
I Sport For sporty driving
II Super Sport For very sporty driving
III Race For racing-like driving 1
The individual shifting programs differ with
regard to spontaneity, response time, and
shifting smoothness.
! Allow engine to warm up under low load use.
Do not place full load on the engine until the
operating temperature has been reached.
Shift into reverse gear R or park position P only
when the vehicle is stopped.
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended
period when driving off on slippery road
surfaces. This may cause serious damage to the
drivetrain which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
i
Using the kickdown when driving in shift
program MAN is not possible.
1 Please always drive carefully and obey applicable
speed limits.