Function of the DIRECT SELECT lever
&
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.
#
If you engage the transmission position
h
or
k
when the vehicle is at a
standstill, always depress the brake
pedal firmly and do not accelerate at
the same time.
&
WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to children left unattended in the
vehicle
If children are left unattended in the vehicle,
they could:
R
Open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
R
Get out and be struck by oncoming traf‐
fic.
R
Operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example.
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion, for example by:
R
Releasing the parking brake.
R
Changing the transmission position.
R
Starting the vehicle.
#
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
#
When leaving the vehicle, always take
the key with you and lock the vehicle.
#
Keep the vehicle key out of reach of
children.
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
Driving and parking
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Summary of Contents for GLE 350 4MATIC 2020
Page 8: ...Left hand drive vehicles 6 At a glance Cockpit ...
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Page 12: ...Instrument Display 10 At a glance Indicator and warning lamps ...
Page 14: ...12 At a glance Overhead control panel ...
Page 16: ...14 At a glance Door control panel and seat adjustment ...
Page 18: ...16 At a glance Control settings in the rear passenger compartment ...