Mercedes-Benz 410 D Operating Instructions Manual page 42

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Selecto r lever pos itions
The selector lever pe rmits adaptation of the automatic shifting process to
specific operating conditions.
,,P" Parking lock. The parking lock is an additional safeguard when parking the
veh icle. Engage position ,,P" only with the vehicle stationary.
,,N" Neutral. The engine can be started only with the selector lever shifted to
position ,,P" or
,,N".
No power is transmitted from the engine to the rear axle.
With the brakes being released , the vehicle can coast freely. Engage ,,N" only
when the vehicle is stationary or moving at low speed.
,,4" Normal position.
All 4 gears are shifted automati cally and consecutively. Position ,,4" affords
optimum driving characterist ics under almost all operating condit ions.
3" Transmission shifts up to 3rd gear only . Preferably used on slight uphill
gradients to avoid alternate up and downshifting between 3rd and 4th gear and
on slight downhill gradients in order to take advantage of the engine brak ing
effect up to the maximum perm1ss1ble engine speed in third gear. Refer to
marks on speedometer or tachograph .
,,2" Transmission shifts up to 2nd gear only. Preferably used on moderate uphill
gradients to avoid alternate up and downshifting between 2nd and 3rd gear
and on moderate downhill gradients in order to take advantage of the engine
braking effect up to the maximum permissible engine speed in second gear.
Refer to marks on speedometer or tachograph.
,, 1" Only 1st gear is at your disposal. Advantageous for the ope ration on steep
uphill gradients and as brake downsh1fts within the permissib le speed range of
the 1st gear on steep downhill gradi ents.
,,R" Reverse gear . Engagement and disengagement of reverse gear only with
vehicle at standstill and engine idling .
Importa nt notes
- When maneuvering the vehicle 1n limited space , control driving speed by gently
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