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Controls in detail
Manual transmission
Manual transmission
Information for driving with a manual
transmission is found in the "Getting start-
ed" section ( page 44).
Gearshift lever
Do not exceed the maximum speed in the
individual gears. Refer to tachometer
( page 105) for engine speeds.
Warning!
For vehicles equipped with a manual trans-
mission, getting out of your vehicle with the
gearshift lever not engaged in first or re-
verse gear and parking brake engaged is
dangerous. Also, when parked on an incline,
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an engaged first or reverse gear alone may
not prevent your vehicle from moving, possi-
bly hitting people or objects.
Always set the parking brake in addition to
engaging first or reverse gear ( page 51).
When parked on an incline, turn front wheels
towards the road curb.
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, and lock the ve-
hicle. Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Children could move the gearshift
lever, which could result in an accident
and/or serious injury.
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Warning!
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi-
cle control. Your vehicle's ABS will not pre-
vent this type of loss of control.
!
Downshifting gears leading to overrev-
ving the engine can result in engine
damage that is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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Do not exceed the engine speed limits
( page 105).
Never hold the vehicle stopped on a hill
by using the clutch pedal. The clutch
may be damaged which is not covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warran-
ty.
Shifting into reverse
Stop the vehicle completely.
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Pull gearshift lever up and shift in
R reverse.
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