Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Operator'S Manual

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Automatic transmission
DIRECT SELECT lever
Function of the DIRECT SELECT lever
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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 when the vehicle is at a
standstill, always depress the brake
pedal firmly and do not accelerate at
the same time.
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WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to children left unattended in the
vehicle
If children are left unsupervised in the vehi‐
cle, they could, in particular:
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.
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Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
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When leaving the vehicle, always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle.
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Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach
of children.
Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to switch the
transmission position. The current transmission
position is shown in the driver display.
j Park position
k Reverse gear
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