Mercedes-Benz C 250 Coupe, Operator'S Manual

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Transmission position and drive
program display
:
Transmission position display
;
Drive program display
The current position of the selector lever is
shown by the indicators next to the selector
lever.
The indicators light up when the SmartKey is
inserted into the ignition lock. The indicators
go out when the SmartKey is removed from
the ignition lock.
Transmission positions
B
Park position
Do not shift the transmission into
position
P(
Y
page 140) 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.
If the vehicle electronics are
malfunctioning, the selector lever
may be locked in position
P. To
release the selector lever lock, see
"Releasing the parking lock
manually" (
Y
page 137).
C
Reverse gear
Only shift the transmission to
R
when the vehicle is stationary.
Automatic transmission
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Driving and parking
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