i
Neutral
h
Drive
Transmission position and drive pro-
gram display
The current transmission position and drive pro-
gram appear on the multifunction display.
:
Transmission position display
;
Drive program display
If the transmission position display on the mul-
tifunction display is not working, you should pull
away carefully to check whether the desired
transmission position is engaged. Ideally, you
should select transmission position
h
and
drive program C or S.
Engaging park position P
X
When the vehicle is stationary, press but-
ton
:
.
Engaging reverse gear R
!
Only move the automatic transmission to
k
when the vehicle is stationary.
X
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X
Push the selector lever forwards past the first
point of resistance.
Transmission positions
B
Park position
This safeguards the vehicle against
rolling away when stopped.
Only shift the transmission to posi-
tion
j
when the vehicle is station-
ary. The parking lock should not be
used as a brake when parking. In
order to secure the vehicle, always
apply the electric parking brake in
addition to the parking lock.
In the event of a malfunction of the
vehicle's electronics, the transmis-
sion may lock in position
j
. Have
the vehicle electronics checked
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Park position
j
is automatically
engaged if:
R
you switch off the engine using the
key and remove the key
R
you switch off the engine using the
key or using the Start/Stop button
and open the driver's door or front-
passenger door
R
you open the driver's door when
the vehicle is stationary or when
driving at a very low speed and the
transmission is in position
h
or
k
C
Reverse gear
Only shift the transmission into posi-
tion
k
when the vehicle is station-
ary.
Automatic transmission
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Driving
and
parking
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