Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan, Operator'S Manual

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Engaging reverse gear R
#
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
#
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:
#
Start the vehicle.
#
Depress the brake pedal and shift to neutral
i .
#
Release the brake pedal.
#
Switch the ignition off.
% If you then exit the vehicle leaving the
SmartKey in the vehicle, the automatic trans‐
mission remains in neutral i
Engaging park position P
#
Press button 1 .
The transmission position display shows j
in the multifunction display.
Park position j is engaged automatically if one
of the following conditions is met:
R
If you switch the engine off with the trans‐
mission in position h or k .
R
If you open the driver's door when the vehi‐
cle is stationary or when driving at a very low
speed and the transmission is in position h
or k .
Engaging drive position D
#
Depress the brake pedal and push the
DIRECT SELECT lever down past the first
point of resistance.
The transmission position display shows h
in the multifunction display.
When the automatic transmission is in transmis‐
sion position h , it shifts the gears automati‐
cally. This depends on the following factors:
R
The selected drive program
R
The position of the accelerator pedal
R
The road speed
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