Drive program display
:
Drive program display
B
Park position
Do not shift the transmission into
position
P unless the vehicle is
stationary. The parking lock should
not be used as a brake when
parking. In addition to engaging the
parking lock, you must always
apply the parking brake to secure
the vehicle.
The SmartKey can only be removed
if the transmission is in position
P.
If the SmartKey is removed from
the ignition lock, the selector lever
is locked.
In the event of a fault in the vehicle
electronics, the selector lever can
be locked in position
P. To release
the selector lever lock, see
"Releasing the parking lock
manually" (
C
Reverse
Only shift the transmission to
R
when the vehicle is stationary.
A
Neutral
Do not shift the transmission to
N
while driving. The transmission
could otherwise be damaged.
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the brakes will allow you
to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to
push it or tow it.
If ESP
®
is deactivated or faulty:
only shift the transmission to
position
N if the vehicle is in danger
of skidding, e.g. on icy roads.
!
Driving in neutral
N can
damage the drive train.
7
Drive
The automatic transmission
changes gear automatically. All
forward gears are available.
The automatic transmission shifts to the
individual gears automatically when it is in
transmission position
D. This automatic
gearshifting behavior is determined by:
R
a shift range restriction, if selected
R
the selected drive program
E/S or M (vehicles with the dynamic
handling package and AMG vehicles)
(
R
the position of the accelerator pedal
R
the road speed
AMG vehicles
When shifting down, the double-clutch
function is active regardless of the currently
selected drive program. The double-clutch
function reduces load change reactions and
is conducive to a sporty driving style. The
Automatic transmission
139
Driving and parking
BA 204 USA, CA Edition A 2011; 1; 5, en-US
hereepe
Version: 3.0.3.6
2010-05-20T09:17:30+02:00 - Seite 139
Z