Mercedes-Benz A 220 4MATIC 2021, Operator'S Manual

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Park position j is engaged automatically if one
of the following conditions is met:
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You switch off the ignition when the vehicle
is stationary and the transmission position is
h or k .
R
You open the driver's door when the vehicle
is at a standstill or when driving at a very low
speed and the transmission position is h or
k .
% To maneuver with an open driver's door,
open the driver's door while at a standstill
and engage transmission position h or k
again.
% At very low outside temperatures below
approx. -4°F (-20°C), you may not be able to
shift the transmission from j to another
transmission position when the engine is
switched off. If this is the case, only change
the transmission position while the engine is
running.
Engaging drive position D
#
Depress the brake pedal and push the
DIRECT SELECT lever down past the first
point of resistance.
When the automatic transmission is in transmis‐
sion position h , it shifts the gears automati‐
cally. This depends, among other things, on the
following factors:
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The selected drive program
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The position of the accelerator pedal
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The driving speed
Problems with the transmission
The transmission has a faulty gear shift
Possible cause:
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The transmission is losing oil.
#
Have the transmission checked at a qualified
specialist workshop immediately.
The acceleration characteristics get worse,
and the transmission no longer shifts.
Possible cause:
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The transmission is in emergency operation
mode.
#
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon
as possible, paying attention to road and traf‐
fic conditions.
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Shift the transmission to position j .
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Switch off the engine.
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Wait at least ten seconds.
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Try to start the engine again.
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Shift the transmission to position h .
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Have the transmission checked at a qualified
specialist workshop immediately.
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