Automatic Transmission - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Automatic transmission

Important safety notes
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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.
DIRECT SELECT lever
Overview of transmission positions
Park position with parking lock
j
Reverse gear
k
i Neutral
h Drive
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
Automatic transmission
position display ( page 144) in the multifunc-
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tion display.
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.
Park position with parking lock
j
Reverse gear
k
Neutral
i
h Drive
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
PLUS is activated. Observe the information on
the HOLD function (
Y
DISTRONIC PLUS ( page 167).
Y
Engaging reverse gear R
!
Only shift the automatic transmission to R
when the vehicle is stationary.
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Z
143