Gearshift recommendation
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Shift gear according to gearshift recommen-
dation
:
when shown in the multifunction
display of the instrument cluster.
The gearshift recommendations assist you in
adopting an economical driving style. The rec-
ommended gear is shown in the multifunction
display.
Automatic transmission
Important safety notes
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WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position D or R,
the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is
a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position D or R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do
not simultaneously accelerate.
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WARNING
The automatic transmission switches to neu-
tral position N when you switch off the engine.
The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of an
accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking position P. Prevent the parked vehi-
cle from rolling away by applying the parking
brake.
DIRECT SELECT lever
Overview of transmission positions
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Park position with parking lock
k
Reverse gear
i
Neutral
h
Drive
The DIRECT SELECT lever is on the right of the
steering column.
The DIRECT SELECT lever always returns to its
original position. The current transmission posi-
tion P, R, N or D appears in the transmission
position display in the multifunction display
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page 147).
Transmission position and drive pro-
gram display
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If the transmission position display in the
multifunction display is not working, you
should pull away carefully to check whether
the desired transmission position is engaged.
Ideally, you should select transmission posi-
tion D and drive program E or S.
The current transmission position and drive pro-
gram appear in the multifunction display.
The arrows in the transmission position display
show how and into which transmission positions
you can change using the DIRECT SELECT lever.
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Transmission position display
;
Drive program display
Automatic transmission
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Driving
and
parking
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