Controls in detail
Automatic transmission*
Program mode selector switch
̈ Press the program mode selector
switch.
Warning!
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Select W for comfortable driving:
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the steering lock, and lock the ve-
hicle. Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Children could move the selector le-
ver from position P, which could result in an
accident and/or serious injury.
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The vehicle starts out in second
gear (both forward and reverse) for
gentler starts. This does not apply if
full throttle is applied or gear
range 1 is selected.
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Traction and driving stability are im-
proved on icy roads.
1
Program mode selector switch
Upshifts occur earlier even when
you give more gas. The engine then
operates at lower rpms and the
wheels are less likely to spin.
S Standard
W Winter
For regular driving
For winter driving
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The power transmission ratio for se-
lector lever position R changes de-
pending on the program mode
selected (W or S).
Never change the program mode when
the selector lever is out of position P. It
could result in a change of driving char-
acteristics for which you may not be
prepared.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz SLK230, Mercedes-Benz SLK32 AMG, Mercedes-Benz SLK320 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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