Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe 2023, Operator'S Manual

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If you then exit the vehicle leaving the key in
the vehicle, the automatic transmission
remains in neutral i .
Eng Engaging par aging park position P k position P
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Observe the notes on parking the vehicle
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page 147).
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Depress the brake pedal until the vehicle
comes to a standstill.
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When the vehicle is at a standstill, press but-
ton j .
When the transmission position display shows
j , the park position is engaged. If the trans-
mission position display does not show j ,
secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away.
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Depending on the situation, it may take a
short time until j is engaged. Therefore,
always pay attention to the transmission posi-
tion display.
Park position j is engaged automatically if one
of the following conditions is met:
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You switch the stationary vehicle o in trans-
mission position h or k .
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You open the driver's door when the vehicle is
at a standstill or when driving at a very low
speed in transmission position 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.
Eng Engaging dr aging drivive position D e position D
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Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT
SELECT lever down past the rst point of
resistance.
When the automatic transmission is in transmis-
sion position h , it will shi gears automatically.
This depends, among other things, on the follow-
ing factors:
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The drive program selected
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The position of the accelerator pedal
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The driving speed
Pr Problems wit oblems with t h the tr he transmission ansmission
The tr The transmission has a f ansmission has a faulty g aulty gear ear shi shi
Possible cause:
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the transmission is losing oil.
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Have the transmission checked at a quali ed
specialist workshop immediately.
The acceler The acceleration c ation char haract acter erisistics w tics wor orsen, and t sen, and the he
trtransmission no long ansmission no longer er shi s. shi s.
Possible cause:
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the transmission is in emergency operation
mode: it is possible to shi only to one gear
and reverse gear.
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Stop the vehicle in accordance with the tra c
conditions.
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Shi the transmission to position j .
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Switch o the vehicle.
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Wait at least ten seconds.
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Start the vehicle again.
142 142 Driving and parking