Mercedes-Benz GLK 300 4MATIC 2012 Owner's Manual page 160

For further information on the ECO start/stop
function ( page 150).
Y
Shifting to neutral (N)
Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down
X
to the first point of resistance.
Drive position D with ECO start/stop
function activated
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically if:
the vehicle is braked until stationary while
R
in transmission position D and
you continue to apply the brakes.
R
For further information on the ECO start/stop
function ( page 150).
Y
Engaging drive position D
Push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past
X
the first point of resistance.
Transmission positions
B Park position
This prevents the vehicle from roll-
ing away when stopped. Do not
shift the transmission into position
P( page 164) unless the vehicle
Y
is stationary.
The automatic transmission shifts
to P automatically if you:
remove the key
R
switch off the engine when in R
R
or D and open one of the front
doors.
C
Reverse gear
Only shift the transmission to R
when the vehicle is stationary.
Automatic transmission
A
Neutral
Do not shift the transmission to N
while driving. Otherwise, the auto-
matic transmission could be dam-
aged.
Releasing the brakes will allow you
to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to
push it or tow it.
®
If ESP is deactivated or faulty:
only shift the transmission to posi-
tion N if the vehicle is in danger of
skidding, e.g. on icy roads.
! Rolling in neutral N can lead to
damage to the transmission.
7 Drive
The automatic transmission
changes gear automatically. All
forward gears are available.
Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts to the indi-
vidual gears automatically when it is in trans-
mission position D. Gearshifting is deter-
mined by:
a shift range restriction, if selected
R
the selected drive program
R
E/S, E/S/M or M (
the position of the accelerator pedal
R
the road speed
R
Driving tips
Accelerator pedal position
Your style of driving influences how the auto-
matic transmission shifts gear:
little throttle: early upshifts
R
more throttle: late upshifts
R
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Y
Z
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