Mercedes Benz 2003 slk 230 kompressor User Manual

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Controls in detail

Automatic transmission*

Automatic transmission*

Information for driving with an automatic 
transmission is found in the “Getting start-
ed” section (

Your transmission adapts its gear shifting 
process to your individual driving style by 
continually adjusting the shift points up or 
down. These shift point adjustments are 
performed based on current operating and 
driving conditions.

If the operating conditions change, the au-
tomatic transmission reacts by adjusting 
its gear shift program.

The automatic transmission selects indi-
vidual gears automatically, dependent 
upon

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the selector lever position D with gear 
ranges 4, 3, 2, 1 (

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the selected shift program (W/S) 
(

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the position of the accelerator pedal 
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the vehicle speed

1 Gear range indicator display

The current selector lever position appears 
in gear range indicator display 1.

When the selector lever is in position D, 
you can influence transmission shifting by

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limiting the gear range

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changing gears yourself

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During the brief warm-up, the transmis-
sion upshifting is delayed. This allows 
the catalytic converter to heat up more 
quickly to operating temperatures.

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It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out 
of P or N if the engine speed is higher than 
idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the 
brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate 
quickly forward or reverse. You could lose 
control of the vehicle and hit someone or 
something. Only shift into gear when the en-
gine is idling normally and when your right 
foot is firmly on the brake pedal.