2004 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 162

Controls in detail Automatic transmission Warning! G Upshifting Press button 2 on the right side of the steering wheel. The gear range is extended when you are not driving in the manual program mode ( page 163). When driving in the manual program mode ( page 163), the transmission will shift from the current gear to the next higher gear ( page 164). Program mode selector switch The program mode selector switch is located on the lower part of the center console. 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. i You cannot shift with the steering wheel gearshift buttons when the gear selector lever is in position P, N or R. i You cannot shift with the steering wheel gearshift buttons when the gear selector lever is in position P, N or R. 1 Program mode selector switch S Sport C Comfort For standard driving For comfort driving 161