Engaging park position P
X
Push the DIRECT SELECT lever in the
direction of arrow
P.
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The automatic transmission shifts
automatically into park position
P if you
open the driver's door when the vehicle is
stationary or driving at very low speed, and
the transmission is in position
D or R.
!
If the engine speed is too high or the
vehicle is moving, do not shift the
automatic transmission directly from
D to
R, from R to D or directly to P. The
automatic transmission could otherwise be
damaged.
Engaging reverse gear R
!
Only shift the automatic transmission to
R when the vehicle is stationary.
X
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X
Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up past the
first point of resistance.
Shifting to neutral N
X
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X
Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down
to the first point of resistance.
If the engine has been switched off, the
automatic transmission automatically
switches to
N.
Remaining in neutral N
If the automatic transmission is to remain in
neutral
N, e.g. for washing the vehicle in car
washes with a towing device, please observe
the following instructions:
When leaving the SmartKey in the starter
switch, do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle. It is possible for children to switch
on the ignition which could result in
unsupervised use of vehicle equipment.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment could
result in an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
Using the SmartKey:
R
make sure that the ignition is switched on.
R
when the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal and keep it depressed.
R
shift to neutral
N.
R
release the brake pedal.
R
if applied, release the parking brake.
R
switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey in the ignition lock.
Using KEYLESS-GO:
R
make sure that the ignition is switched on.
R
when the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal and keep it depressed.
R
engage park position
P.
R
release the brake pedal.
R
remove the Start/Stop button from the
ignition lock.
R
insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
R
switch on the ignition.
R
depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
R
shift to neutral
N.
R
release the brake pedal.
R
if applied, release the parking brake.
R
switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey in the ignition lock.
Shifting to transmission position D
X
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X
Push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past
the first point of resistance.
The current transmission position is shown in
the multifunction display.
Automatic transmission
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Driving and parking
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