Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
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Downshifting
Upshifting
You cannot shift with the steering
wheel gearshift buttons when the gear
selector lever is in position P, N or R.
Press the outside of one of the
buttons 2 on the steering wheel.
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Warning!
G
The transmission will shift to the next
higher gear as permitted by the shift
program. This action simultaneously
extends the gear range of the transmis-
sion.
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced
vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not
prevent this type of loss of control.
The last selected program
mode (C or S) is switched on when the
engine is restarted.
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Press the inside 1 of one of the
buttons on the steering wheel.
The transmission will shift to the next
lower gear as permitted by the shift
program. This action simultaneously limits
the gear range of the transmission
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz SL500, Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz SL600, Mercedes-Benz SL65 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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