2008 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 161

Controls in detail Automatic transmission* Gear ranges With the gear selector lever in drive position D and driving in program mode C or S, you can select a gear range for the automatic transmission to operate within. Gear selector lever ( page 162): You can limit the gear range by pressing the gear selector lever to the left (D-), and reverse the gear range limit by pressing the gear selector lever to the right (D+). Steering wheel gearshift control* ( page 163): You can limit the gear range by pulling the left gearshift paddle on the steering wheel gearshift control, and reverse the gear range limit by pulling the right gearshift paddle on the steering wheel gearshift control. 1 Current gear range Effect The selected gear range appears in the multifunction display. Effect è The transmission shifts through third gear only. With this selection you can use the braking effect of the engine. 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 ï The transmission shifts through sixth gear only. æ The transmission operates in first gear only. For maximum use of engine's braking effect on very steep or lengthy downgrades. î The transmission shifts through fifth gear only. é The transmission shifts through fourth gear only. 160