Mercedes Benz 2003 slk 230 kompressor User Manual

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Controls in detail
Automatic transmission*
Program mode selector switch
Program mode selector switch
S Standard
For regular driving
W Winter
For winter driving
Press the program mode selector 
switch.
Select 
W
for comfortable driving:
The vehicle starts out in second 
gear (both forward and reverse) for 
gentler starts. This does not apply if 
full throttle is applied or gear 
range 1 is selected.
Traction and driving stability are im-
proved on icy roads.
Upshifts occur earlier even when 
you give more gas. The engine then 
operates at lower rpms and the 
wheels are less likely to spin.
The power transmission ratio for se-
lector lever position R changes de-
pending on the program mode 
selected (
W
 or 
S
).
Warning!
G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the 
key from the steering lock, and lock the ve-
hicle. Do not leave children unattended in 
the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked 
vehicle. Children could move the selector le-
ver from position P, which could result in an 
accident and/or serious injury.
!
Never change the program mode when 
the selector lever is out of position P. It 
could result in a change of driving char-
acteristics for which you may not be 
prepared.