1999 SL 500 ... W/S switch

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Asked by tcm3240 Jun 07, 2018 at 01:42 PM about the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

There’s a switch on my shift console,  it says W and S.  I thought it may be
winter and summer but it doesn’t seem to do anything.
Can anyone tell me its function? Thanks

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FckBushObama14 answered 5 years ago

"W", (winter), should be engaged when encountering slippery road conditions. While in the "W" mode the transmission will start out in 2nd gear when "D" is selected. This should help eliminate wheel slippage. Also, when moderate or less throttle is applied, the transmission will shift into the next higher gear at a lower engine speed (r.p.m.).

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tcm3240 answered 5 years ago

Thanks! I’ve owned the car since 2012 and now I know that function. Awesome!

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