Mercedes-Benz 2009 SL65 AMG Automobile User Manual


 
Automatic transmission
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result in an accident and/or serious per-
sonal injury.
Gear ranges
With the automatic transmission in drive posi-
tion D and driving in automatic program mode
C or S, you can limit or extend the gear range,
see “One-touch gearshifting” (Y page 120).
The current gear range appears in the right
multifunction display.
1
Gear range indicator
Effect
è
With this selection you can use the
braking effect of the engine.
ç
Allows the use of engine’s braking
power when driving
R
on steep downgrades
R
in mountainous regions
R
under extreme operating condi-
tions
æ
For maximum use of engine’s brak-
ing effect on very steep or lengthy
downgrades.
Automatic shift program
Program mode selector switch
C Comfort For comfort driving
S Sport For standard driving
Controls in detail