Mercedes-Benz E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Cabriolet, Operator'S Manual

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Transmission positions
B
Park position
Do not shift the transmission into
position
P (
Y
page 167) 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 a locked selector lever, see
"Manual override of parking lock"
(
Y
page 164).
Have the vehicle electronics
checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop.
C
Reverse gear
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.
!
Rolling in neutral N can damage
the drive train.
7
Drive
The automatic transmission
changes gear automatically. All
forward gears are available.
Changing gear
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 dynamic handling
package) (
Y
page 160)
R
the position of the accelerator pedal
R
the road speed
Automatic transmission
159
Driving and parking
Z