SL/R230: Steering Wheel Shift buttons
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2003 and 1998 E320
Steering Wheel Shift buttons
I just bought a 2005 SL500 and it is awesome in every way.
I think i may have one issue, the buttons on the steering wheel are giving me an issue. In order to get the car into manual mode i have to tap the ****ing stick in the center console then on the steering wheel both the left and right buttons make the car upshift, neither maek it downshift.
I thought the left was to downshift and the right to upshift, on my car both just make in go from 1-6 then into D
It is under warranty so no boggies as the car if perfect otherwise but what am i missing here??
I think i may have one issue, the buttons on the steering wheel are giving me an issue. In order to get the car into manual mode i have to tap the ****ing stick in the center console then on the steering wheel both the left and right buttons make the car upshift, neither maek it downshift.
I thought the left was to downshift and the right to upshift, on my car both just make in go from 1-6 then into D
It is under warranty so no boggies as the car if perfect otherwise but what am i missing here??
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From: Covington wa
05 SL500, 02 BMW Z3 (Mrs. VF), 05 FJR1300, 91 ZX-11
Tap the forward edge of the button to shift down, the aft edge (nearer to the rim) to shift up or maybe opposite. I never use them so I always forget which is which.
Also RTFM
and welcome to the club.
Also RTFM
and welcome to the club.
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2003 and 1998 E320
LOL - got it and just tested it and it works fine, thanks
I am surprised how much different the car is with ABC in sport mode, it makes me not miss my vette at all
Now if i could just get the damn seat into a position that does not hurt my back or put me near the roof (I am almost 6'5" that would be great. With 12 way seats you would think i could do that LOL
I am surprised how much different the car is with ABC in sport mode, it makes me not miss my vette at all
Now if i could just get the damn seat into a position that does not hurt my back or put me near the roof (I am almost 6'5" that would be great. With 12 way seats you would think i could do that LOL
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SL500
Regarding shifting with the steering wheel controls, just like the center console shift, if you press and hold the up (+, or the side closest to the edge of the wheel) you will make the transmission go into the "D" (Drive or "automatic") mode.
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From: Louisiana
2005 SL500
@Robertpel99, yea I've got the same problems with the seat. I'm still slightly adjusting it for my perfect driving position. I do remember that when I first got in, the lumbar support was set to the highest setting and I felt like it was jabbing me in the lower back. After turning it all the way down, I noticed my back started hurting if I was in the car for longer than 5 minutes. Turning the lumbar support back up fixed that right away. Though it doesn't seem like much, I would try that along with adjusting the thigh support first.
Also, I too wish the seat would go down a little lower, but there's nothing that can be done about that. (I'm 6' 1.5" myself.)
Also, I too wish the seat would go down a little lower, but there's nothing that can be done about that. (I'm 6' 1.5" myself.)
