Automatic Transmission; Direct Select Lever - Mercedes-Benz 2016 GL Operator's Manual

Problem
Vehicles with a gaso-
line engine:
The engine is not run-
ning smoothly and is
misfiring.
The coolant tempera-
ture gage shows a value
above 248 ‡ (120 †).

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.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechanical
component of the engine management system.
Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly.
X
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic con-
verter and damage it.
Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist
X
workshop.
The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine
is no longer being cooled sufficiently.
Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant to
X
cool down.
Check the coolant level (
X
notes as you do so and add coolant if necessary.
Automatic transmission
page 373). Observe the warning
Y

DIRECT SELECT lever

Overview of transmission positions
Park position with parking lock
j
Reverse gear
k
Neutral
i
Drive
h
The DIRECT SELECT lever is on the right of the
steering column.
The DIRECT SELECT lever always returns to
its original position. The current transmission
position P, R, N or D appears in the transmis-
sion position display in the multifunction dis-
play ( page 174).
Y
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