Mercedes-Benz GLK 300 4MATIC 2012, Owner'S Manual

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For further information on the ECO start/stop
function (
Y
page 150).
Shifting to neutral (N)
X
Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down
to the first point of resistance.
Drive position D with ECO start/stop
function activated
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically if:
R
the vehicle is braked until stationary while
in transmission position D and
R
you continue to apply the brakes.
For further information on the ECO start/stop
function (
Y
page 150).
Engaging drive position D
X
Push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past
the first point of resistance.
Transmission positions
B
Park position
This prevents the vehicle from roll-
ing away when stopped. Do not
shift the transmission into position
P(
Y
page 164) unless the vehicle
is stationary.
The automatic transmission shifts
to P automatically if you:
R
remove the key
R
switch off the engine when in R
or D and open one of the front
doors.
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. Otherwise, the auto-
matic transmission could be dam-
aged.
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 posi-
tion N if the vehicle is in danger of
skidding, e.g. on icy roads.
!
Rolling in neutral N can lead to
damage to the transmission.
7 Drive
The automatic transmission
changes gear automatically. All
forward gears are available.
Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts to the indi-
vidual gears automatically when it is in trans-
mission position D. Gearshifting is deter-
mined by:
R
a shift range restriction, if selected
R
the selected drive program
E/S, E/S/M or M (
Y
page 158)
R
the position of the accelerator pedal
R
the road speed
Driving tips
Accelerator pedal position
Your style of driving influences how the auto-
matic transmission shifts gear:
R
little throttle: early upshifts
R
more throttle: late upshifts
Automatic transmission
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and
parking
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