Accelerator Pedal Position - Mercedes-Benz CLS Operator's Manual

Transmission positions
Park position
B
Only shift the transmission into posi-
tion P when the vehicle is stationary
( page 147). The parking lock
Y
should not be used as a brake when
parking. Always apply the parking
brake in addition to the parking lock
in order to secure the vehicle.
If the vehicle electronics are malfunc-
tioning, the transmission may be
locked in position P. Have the vehicle
electronics checked immediately at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Park position P is automatically
engaged if:
you switch off the engine using the
R
SmartKey and remove the Smart-
Key
you switch off the engine using the
R
SmartKey or using the Start/Stop
button and open the driver's door
or front-passenger door
the driver's door is opened when
R
the vehicle is stationary or driving
at very low speed and the trans-
mission is in position D or R
Reverse gear
C
Only shift the transmission into posi-
tion R when the vehicle is stationary.
Automatic transmission
Neutral
A
Do not shift the transmission to N
while driving. Otherwise, the auto-
matic transmission could be dam-
aged.
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the brakes will allow you to
move the vehicle freely, e.g. to push
it or tow it.
If ESP
the transmission only to position N if
the vehicle is in danger of skidding,
e.g. on icy roads.
If you switch the engine off with the
transmission in position R or D, the
automatic transmission shifts to N
automatically.
!
Rolling in neutral N can damage
the drive train.
Drive
7
The automatic transmission changes
gear automatically. All forward gears
are available.
Driving tips
Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts to the indi-
vidual gears automatically when it is in trans-
mission position D. This automatic gear shifting
behavior is determined by:
the selected drive program
R
the position of the accelerator pedal
R
the road speed
R

Accelerator pedal position

Your style of driving influences how the auto-
matic transmission shifts gear:
little throttle: early upshifts
R
more throttle: late upshifts
R
Mercedes-AMG vehicles
When shifting down, the double-clutch function
is active regardless of the currently selected
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : drive program. The double-clutch function
®
is deactivated or faulty: shift
137
Z