Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Owner'S Manual

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Eng Engaging rev aging rever erse g se gear ear k ::
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Depress the clutch pedal completely.
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Pull the gearshi lever up, push it to the
le and then pull it back.
Gear Gearshi shi rrecommendation ecommendation
The gearshi recommendation assists you in
adopting an economical driving style.
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When gearshi recommendation 1 appears
on the instrument display, shi to the recom-
mended gear.
AAut utomatic tr omatic transmission ansmission
DIRECT SELECT lev DIRECT SELECT lever er
FFunction of t unction of the DIRECT SELECT lev he DIRECT SELECT lever er
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W WARNING ARNING Risk of accident due to incor-
rect gearshi ing
If the engine speed is higher than the idle
speed and you engage the transmission posi-
tion h or k , the vehicle may accelerate
sharply.
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If you engage the transmission position
h or k when the vehicle is at a stand-
still, always depress the brake pedal
rmly and do not accelerate at the same
time.
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W WARNING ARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to leaving children unattended in the vehi-
cle
If children are le unattended in the vehicle,
they could, in particular:
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open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
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get out and be struck by oncoming tra c.
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operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example.
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion by, for example:
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releasing the parking brake.
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changing the transmission position.
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starting the vehicle.
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Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
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When leaving the vehicle, always take the
key with you and lock the vehicle.
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Keep the vehicle key out of the reach of
children.
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