Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 2017, Owner'S Manual

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WARNING Risk of accident due to incor‐
rect gearshifting
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 always depress the brake
pedal firmly and do not accelerate at
the same time.
Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to shift the trans‐
mission position. The current transmission posi‐
tion is displayed in the multifunction display.
j Park position
k Reverse gear
i Neutral
h Drive position
Engaging reverse gear R
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Depress the brake pedal and push the
DIRECT SELECT lever up past the first point
of resistance.
The transmission position display shows k
in the multifunction display.
Shifting to neutral N
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Depress the brake pedal and push the
DIRECT SELECT lever up or down to the first
point of resistance.
The transmission position display shows i
in the multifunction display.
Subsequently releasing the brake pedal will
allow you to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to push
it or tow it away.
If you want the automatic transmission to
remain in neutral N even if the ignition is
switched off:
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Start the vehicle.
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Depress the brake pedal and shift to neutral
i .
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Release the brake pedal.
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Switch off the ignition.
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