Mercedes-Benz SL SERIES Operator's Manual page 162

Automatic transmission
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The selector lever always returns to its origi-
nal position. The current transmission posi-
tion P, R, N or D appears in the transmission
position display in the multifunction display.
Engaging park position P
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
X
brake pedal.
Press the P button in the center console.
X
i
Park position P is disengaged if you:
depress the brake pedal and
R
push the selector lever forwards or back
R
to the first point of resistance
The transmission shifts to neutral N.
Park position P is engaged automatically and
the electric parking brake applied:
if you remove the SmartKey from the igni-
R
tion lock
if you switch off the engine using the Start/
R
Stop button and open the driver's or front-
passenger door
if you open the driver's door while traveling
R
at low speed in transmission position D or
R
Under certain conditions, the automatic
transmission shifts automatically to transmis-
sion position P if the HOLD function or
DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. Observe the
information on the HOLD function
( page 192) and on DISTRONIC PLUS
Y
( page 186).
Y
Engaging reverse gear R
! Only shift the automatic transmission to R
when the vehicle is stationary.
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
X
brake pedal.
Push the selector lever forwards past the
X
first point of resistance.
The ECO start/stop function is not available
when reverse gear is engaged. Further infor-
mation on the ECO start/stop function
( page 155).
Y
Shifting to neutral N
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
X
brake pedal.
Push the selector lever forwards or back to
X
the first point of resistance.
Remaining in 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.
Using the SmartKey:
Make sure that 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 the electric parking brake is engaged,
R
release it.
Switch off the ignition and leave the Smart-
R
Key in the ignition lock.