Engaging Reverse Gear - Mercedes-Benz SLC Operator's Manual

The current transmission position and drive pro-
gram appear in the multifunction display.
Engaging park position P
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
X
brake pedal.
Press button :.
X
Engaging park position P automatically
Park position P is automatically engaged if:
you switch off the engine using the SmartKey
R
and remove the SmartKey
you switch off the engine using the SmartKey
R
or using the Start/Stop button and open the
driver's door or front-passenger door
the driver's door is opened when the vehicle is
R
stationary or driving at very low speed and the
transmission is in position D or R
Under certain conditions, the automatic trans-
mission shifts automatically to transmission
position P if the HOLD function or Distance Pilot
DISTRONIC is activated. Observe the informa-
tion on the HOLD function (
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC (
Engaging reverse gear R
!
Only shift the automatic transmission to R
when the vehicle is stationary.
Depress the brake and keep it pressed.
X
Push the selector lever forwards past the first
X
point of resistance.
The ECO start/stop function is not available
when reverse gear is engaged. Further informa-
tion on the ECO start/stop function
( page 118).
Y
page 148) and on
Y
page 144).
Y
Automatic transmission
Shifting to neutral N
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
open the doors, thus endangering other
R
people or road users.
get out and disrupt traffic.
R
operate the vehicle's equipment.
R
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
release the parking brake.
R
shifting the automatic transmission out of
R
park position P
Start the engine.
R
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
X
brake pedal.
Push the selector lever forwards or back to
X
the first point of resistance.
If you switch the engine off with the transmis-
sion in position R or D, the automatic transmis-
sion shifts to N automatically.
With the SmartKey: if you then open the driv-
er's door or the front-passenger door or remove
the SmartKey from the ignition, the automatic
transmission shifts to P automatically.
With KEYLESS-GO: if you then open the driver's
or front-passenger door, the automatic trans-
mission shifts to P.
If you want the automatic transmission to
remain in neutral N, e.g. when having the vehicle
cleaned in an automatic car wash with a towing
system:
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: remove the
X
Start/Stop button from the ignition lock.
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
X
All vehicles: switch the ignition on.
X
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
X
depressed.
Shift to neutral N.
X
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