Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Owner's Manual page 39

Getting started
Driving
Manual transmission
P 26.60-2223-31
Gearshift pattern
Before starting the engine, make sure
that:
the parking brake is engaged
( page 43) to prevent the vehicle
rolling away
the transmission is in neutral
You will find further information about the
6-speed manual transmission in the
"Controls in detail" section ( page 137).
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Automatic transmission*
P 27.00-2180-31
Gearshift pattern
P Park position
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
D Drive position
Before starting the engine, make sure
that:
the parking brake is engaged
( page 43) to prevent the vehicle
rolling away
the selector lever is in position P
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You can also start the engine when the
selector lever is in position N.
You will find further information about the
automatic transmission in the "Controls in
detail" section ( page 138).
Starting the engine
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Vehicles with automatic transmission*:
You may also use the touch-start function. Turn
the key to position 3 and release it again imme-
diately. The engine then starts automatically.
Petrol engine
Turn the key to position 3 ( page 23)
in the ignition lock and release it again
as soon as the engine is running.