Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2011 Operator's Manual page 310

Automatic transmission
308
remove the Start/Stop button from the
R
ignition lock.
insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
R
switch on the ignition.
R
depress the brake pedal and keep it
R
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.
Transmission position D 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 transmission position N
engaged and the brake depressed.
For further information on the ECO start/stop
function ( Y page 302).
Shifting to transmission position D
X
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X
Push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past
the first point of resistance.
Transmission position display
The current transmission position is shown in
the multifunction display.
Transmission position
:
i The arrows in the transmission position
display show how and into which
transmission positions you can change
using the DIRECT SELECT lever.
! If the transmission position display in the
multifunction 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
E (drive program C on AMG vehicles) or S.
Do not restrict the shift range.