2006 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 170

Controls in detail Automatic transmission* Manual shift program SLK 55 AMG In addition to the automatic shift program C or S, your vehicle is equipped with the manual shift program M. In the manual program mode M, system-controlled automatic gearshifting is switched off and you need to change the gears by manually upshifting or downshifting using the steering wheel gearshift buttons to the left and right of the steering wheel ( page 167) or the gear selector lever. ! 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 parking 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. The program mode selector switch is located on the lower part of the center console. 1 Program mode selector switch M Manual C Comfort S Sport For manual gear shifting For comfort driving For standard driving 169