W126 models from 1980 – 82 had gearshift levers that read “D / S / L”. For 1983, the detents were changed to read “D / 3 / 2” – with an extra notch for 1st gear.
The 1980-1991 Mercedes W126 S-Class: A buyer’s overview
The 1980-1991 Mercedes W126 S-Class: A buyer’s overview
W126 models from 1980 – 82 had gearshift levers that read “D / S / L”. For 1983, the detents were changed to read “D / 3 / 2” – with an extra notch for 1st gear.