Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class 2015 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 129)

to a higher gear. This optimizes fuel con-
sumption
If a gentle driving style is adopted in auto-
matic drive programs C/S/S+, the drive pro-
gram settings are adjusted to optimize fuel
consumption. Depending on the operating
conditions, the transmission shifts to a higher
gear.
Shift ranges
Introduction
In certain driving situations, it is recom-
mended that you restrict the shift range. The
set shift range appears in the instrument clu-
ster's multifunction display (
Y
page 123). The
transmission only shifts to the gear displayed
in the instrument cluster.
When the maximum engine speed is reached,
the transmission shifts up a gear in the auto-
matic programs C/S/S+. Gear restriction is
correspondingly increased by one gear.
Driving situation
= The braking effect of the engine can
be utilized in this position
5 You can use the braking effect of
the engine on downhill gradients
and for driving:
R
on steep mountain roads
R
in mountainous terrain
R in arduous conditions
4 To use the braking effect of the
engine on extremely steep downhill
gradients and on long downhill
stretches
Derestricting the shift range/shifting
up
X
Pull the right steering wheel paddle (UP).
The shift range is derestricted. If you are
driving in manual drive program M, the
transmission shifts up to the next gear.
Restricting the shift range/shifting
down
X
Pull the left steering wheel paddle (DOWN).
The transmission shifts down one gear and
restricts the shift range to this gear.
If the engine speed in manual drive pro-
gram M is too high, it is not possible to shift
down. If you pull the left-hand steering
wheel paddle shifter (DOWN)
(
Y
page 128), the two red segments in the
instrument cluster flash.
Clearing the shift range restriction
X
Pull the right-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter (UP) until the number for the gear
disappears from the multifunction display.
or
X
Use the E-SELECT lever to shift the trans-
mission to position D.
The transmission shifts from the current
shift range directly to D.
Selecting the ideal shift range
X Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter repeatedly until the function is acti-
vated.
Depending on the selected drive program,
the transmission shifts to a gear which
allows ideal acceleration and deceleration.
To do this, the transmission shifts down
one or more gears.
Manual drive program
i In manual drive program M, the transmis-
sion shift and response times are signifi-
cantly shorter with sportier and more
aggressive gear changes.
In manual drive program M, you need to
change gear yourself using the steering wheel
paddle shifters (
Y
page 125). The transmis-
sion only shifts down automatically at low
engine speeds depending on the respective
gear.
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