Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS Operator's Manual page 147

DIRECT SELECT lever
Overview of transmission positions
j Park position with parking lock
k Reverse gear
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 posi-
tion P, R, N or D appears in the transmission
position display in the multifunction display
( page 146).
Y
Engaging park position P
!
If the engine speed is too high or the vehicle
is moving, do not shift the automatic trans-
mission directly from D to R, from R to D or
directly to P. The automatic transmission
could otherwise be damaged.
Push the DIRECT SELECT lever in the direction
X
of arrow P.
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 DISTRONIC
Automatic transmission
PLUS is activated. Observe the information on
the HOLD function (
Y
DISTRONIC PLUS ( page 171).
Y
Engaging reverse gear R
!
Only shift the automatic transmission to R
when the vehicle is stationary.
Depress the brake pedal.
X
Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up past the
X
first 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 139).
Y
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.
If the transmission is in position D or R: push
X
the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down to the
first point of resistance.
If the transmission is in position P: depress
X
the brake pedal and push the DIRECT SELECT
lever up or down to the first point of resist-
ance.
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