2001 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 146

Manual transmission 3 1 5 1 3 Important! 5 1 4 46 R 2 When vehicle is parked, always be sure to engage first or reverse gear and firmly set parking brake. When parked on an incline, also turn front wheel towards the road curb. 6 R 4 2 Downshifting gears leading to overrevving the engine can result in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Do not exceed engine speed limits, see page 74. Warning! P26.60-2053-26 See illustration for gearshift lever positions corresponding to the individual gears. Stop the vehicle completely before shifting into reverse; to shift into reverse, pull the gearshift lever up. Do not exceed the maximum engine speed in the individual gears. Refer to tachometer (see page 74) for engine speeds. On slippery road surfaces as well as high engine speeds, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle's ESP will not prevent this type of loss of control. Warning! When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the steering lock, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could move the gearshift lever, which could result in an accident or serious injury. 143 Manual transmission Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index