Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Owner's Manual page 142

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1 Shift range/selector lever position
2 Gearshift program ( / ) or (
S C
The current shift range and the gearshift
program ( / ) or ( / / )* are displayed
S C S C M
in the speedometer.
When the selector lever is in position D,
you can influence the gearshifts made by
the automatic transmission by:
restricting the shift range
changing gear yourself
Selector lever positions
ì Parking lock
Prevents the vehicle from rolling
away when stopped. Only move
the selector lever to P when the
vehicle is stationary.
You can only remove the key
when the selector lever is in
position P. The selector lever is
locked in position P when the key
/ / )*
is removed.
S C M
í Reverse gear
Only move the selector lever to R
when the vehicle is stationary.
Controls in detail
Automatic transmission*
ë Neutral
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the brakes allows you
to move the vehicle freely, e.g. by
pushing or towing.
Do not move the selector lever to
N while the vehicle is in motion.
The automatic transmission
could otherwise be damaged.
If ESP has been deactivated or
has malfunctioned: only move the
selector lever to N if the vehicle is
in danger of skidding, e.g. on icy
roads.
ê Drive
The automatic transmission
changes gear automatically. All
five forward gears are available.
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