Controls in detail
Automatic transmission*
Program mode selector switch
̈ Press program mode selector
switch 1.
Warning!
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The program mode selector switch is
located on the lower part of the center
console.
Select W for winter driving:
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the steering lock, take it with you
and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children
unattended in the vehicle, or with access to
an unlocked vehicle. Children could move
the gear selector lever from position P,
which could result in an accident and/or
serious personal 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
improved on icy roads.
Upshifts occur earlier even when
you give more gas. The engine then
operates at lower rpms and the
wheels are less likely to spin.
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Program mode selector switch
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The power transmission ratio for
gear selector lever position R
changes depending on the program
mode selected (S or W).
S Standard
W Winter
For regular driving
For winter driving
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Never change the program mode when
the gear selector lever is out of
position P. This could result in a
change of driving characteristics for
which you may not be prepared.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz SLK230, Mercedes-Benz SLK32 AMG, Mercedes-Benz SLK320 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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