Automatic Transmission - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Owner's Manual

! On long and steep downhill gradients,
especially if the vehicle is laden or towing
a trailer, you must shift into gear 1, 2 or 3
in good time. This uses the engine's braking
effect. This relieves the load on the brake
system and prevents the brakes from over-
heating and wearing too quickly.
Gear lever
Neutral N with ECO start/stop func-
tion activated
The engine is switched off, if:
in neutral N, the vehicle speed is below a
R
certain threshold and
the clutch pedal is not depressed.
R
For further information on the ECO start/stop
function, see ( page 162).
Y
Engaging reverse gear
! Only shift into reverse gear R when the
vehicle is stationary. Otherwise, you could
damage the transmission.
Move the gear lever firmly to the left
X
beyond the point of resistance and then
forwards.
i
The ECO start/stop function is not avail-
able when reverse gear is engaged.
Further information on the ECO start/stop
function ( page 162).
Y

Automatic transmission

Gearshift recommendation
Shift gear according to gearshift recom-
X
mendation : shown in the multifunction
display of the instrument cluster.
The gearshift recommendations assist you in
adopting an economical driving style. The rec-
ommended gear is shown in the multifunction
display.

Automatic transmission

Important safety notes
G
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.
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