Automatic Transmission - Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2011 Operator's Manual

Neutral
N
Drive
D
i
The DIRECT SELECT lever always returns
to its original position. The current
transmission position P, R, N or D appears
in the transmission position display
( Y page 308) in the multifunction display.
Engaging park position P
X
Push the DIRECT SELECT lever in the
direction of the arrow P.
i The automatic transmission shifts
automatically into park position P if you
open the driver's door when the vehicle is
stationary or at very low speed and the
transmission is in position D or R.
! If the engine speed is too high or the
vehicle is moving, do not shift the
automatic transmission directly from D to
R, from R to D or directly to P. The
automatic transmission could otherwise be
damaged.
Engaging reverse gear R
! Only shift the automatic transmission to
R when the vehicle is stationary.
i The ECO start/stop function is not
available when reverse gear is engaged.
For further information on the ECO start/
stop function ( Y page 302).
X
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X
Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up past the
first point of resistance.
Neutral N with ECO start/stop function
activated
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically when the vehicle is
stationary if the vehicle is braked to a
standstill with neutral N engaged and the
brake depressed.

Automatic transmission

For further information on the ECO start/stop
function ( Y page 302).
Shifting to neutral N
X
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X
Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down
to the first point of resistance.
When the engine is switched off, the
automatic transmission shifts to N
automatically.
Remaining in neutral N
If you wish to keep the automatic
transmission in neutral N, e.g. to wash the
vehicle in a car wash with a towing device,
observe the following:
G
Warning!
When leaving the SmartKey in the starter
switch, do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle. It is possible for children to switch
on the ignition which could result in
unsupervised use of vehicle equipment.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment could
result in an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
Using the SmartKey:
make sure the ignition is switched on.
R
when the vehicle is stationary, depress the
R
brake pedal and keep it depressed.
shift to neutral N.
R
release the brake pedal.
R
if applied, release the electric parking
R
brake.
switch off the ignition and leave the
R
SmartKey in the ignition lock.
Using KEYLESS-GO:
make sure the ignition is switched on.
R
when the vehicle is stationary, depress the
R
brake pedal and keep it depressed.
shift to park position P.
R
release the brake pedal.
R
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