Automatic Transmission - Mercedes-Benz GLC Owner's Manual

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
position P, R, N or D appears in the transmis-
sion position display in the multifunction dis-
play ( page 198).
Y
Engaging park position P
! If the engine speed is too high, do not shift
the automatic transmission directly from D
to R, from R to D or directly to P. Otherwise,
the automatic transmission could be dam-
aged.
Park position with parking lock
j
Reverse gear
k
Neutral
i
Drive
h
Push the DIRECT SELECT lever in the direc-
X
tion of arrow P.
Engaging park position P automatically
Park position P is automatically engaged if:
you switch off the engine using the key and
R
remove the key
you switch off the engine using the key or
R
using the Start/Stop button and open the
driver's door or front-passenger door
you open the driver's door when the vehicle
R
is stationary or when driving at a very low

Automatic transmission

speed and the transmission is in 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 248) and on DISTRONIC PLUS
Y
( page 240).
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Engaging reverse gear R
! Only shift the automatic transmission to R
when the vehicle is stationary.
If the transmission is in position D or N:
X
push the DIRECT SELECT lever up past the
first point of resistance.
If the transmission is in position P: depress
X
the brake pedal and push the DIRECT
SELECT lever up past the 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 192).
Y
Shifting to neutral N
G WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they can:
open doors and endanger other persons or
R
road users
climb out and be injured by the traffic
R
operate vehicle equipment and, for exam-
R
ple, trap themselves.
Children could also set the vehicle in motion,
for example by:
releasing the parking brake
R
shifting the automatic transmission out of
R
park position P
starting the engine.
R
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
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