2009 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 119

Controls in detail Automatic transmission Effect sible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. í Reverse gear Shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R only when the vehicle is stopped. ë Effect Neutral position No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive axle. When the brakes are released, the vehicle can be moved freely (pushed or towed). To avoid damage to the transmission, never shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N while driving. If the ESP® is deactivated or malfunctioning: Shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N only if the vehicle is in danger of skidding, e.g. on icy roads. Effect The automatic transmission shifts automatically. All forward gears are available. Driving tips Kickdown Use the kickdown when you want maximum acceleration. X Fully depress the accelerator pedal. Depending on the engine speed the automatic transmission shifts into a lower gear. You may encounter a resistance point. If so, depress the accelerator pedal past this resistance point. ! Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any other reason with the automatic transmission in neutral position N can result in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ê Drive position Working on the vehicle G Warning! When working on the vehicle, engage the parking brake and shift the automatic transmission into park position P. Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which could Z 117