Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2013 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 147)

Engaging reverse gear
! Only shift into reverse gear R when the
vehicle is stationary. Otherwise, you could
damage the transmission.
X
Stop the vehicle.
X Depress the clutch pedal fully.
X shift to neutral N.
X
Move the gear lever firmly to the left
beyond the point of resistance and then
forwards.
Shift recommendation
X Shift gear according to gearshift
recommendation : when shown in the
multifunction display of the instrument
cluster.
The gearshift recommendations assist you in
adopting an economical driving style. The
recommended gear is shown in the
multifunction display.
Automatic transmission
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position D or
R, the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There
is a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position D or R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do
not simultaneously accelerate.
G WARNING
The automatic transmission switches to
neutral position N when you switch off the
engine. The vehicle may roll away. There is a
risk of an accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking position P. Prevent the parked
vehicle from rolling away by applying the
parking brake.
Selector lever
Overview of transmission positions
Selector lever
j
Park position with selector lever lock
k Reverse gear
i Neutral
h Drive
Automatic transmission
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Driving
and
parking
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