Overview - Mercedes-Benz CLS Operator's Manual

Automatic transmission
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Automatic transmission
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position D or R,
the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is
a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position D or R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do
not simultaneously accelerate.
G
WARNING
The automatic transmission switches to neu-
tral position N when you switch off the engine.
The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of an
accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking position P. Prevent the parked vehi-
cle from rolling away by applying the parking
brake.
Selector lever (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles)
Overview of transmission positions
Park position with parking lock
j
k Reverse gear
i Neutral
Drive
h
Transmission position and drive pro-
gram display
The current transmission position and drive pro-
gram appear in the multifunction display.
Transmission position display
:
Drive program display
;
Additionally, displays next to the selector lever
mark the current transmission position.
The indicators light up when the Smartkey is
inserted into the ignition lock. The indicators go
out when the Smartkey is removed from the
ignition lock.
If the transmission position display in 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 D and drive
program C or S.
Engaging park position P
When the vehicle is stationary, press but-
X
ton :.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :