2006 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 162
2006 Mercedes SLK-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Automatic transmission* The selected gear range appears in the multifunction display ( page 158). If you press on the accelerator when the engine has reached its rpm limit, the transmission will upshift beyond any gear range limit selected. Effect Effect ï The transmission shifts through sixth gear only. è The transmission shifts through third gear only. With this selection you can use the braking effect of the engine. î The transmission shifts through fifth gear only. é The transmission shifts through fourth gear only. ç The transmission shifts through second gear only. Allows the use of engine's braking power when driving: on steep downgrades in mountainous regions 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. 161