Transmission - Mercedes-Benz E 2008 Series Owner's Manual

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Transmission

Switching off the engine
G Risk of accident
If the engine is not running, there is no
power assistance for the steering and
brakes. Steering and braking then takes
much more effort.
As a result, you might lose control of the
vehicle, cause an accident and injure your-
self and others.
Do not switch off the engine while driving.
Vehicles with manual transmission
Shift to either first or reverse gear.
X
Turn the key to position 0(
X
ignition lock and remove it.
The immobiliser is activated.
Vehicles with automatic transmission*
Move the selector lever to P.
X
Using the key
Turn the key to position 0(
X
ignition lock and remove it.
The immobiliser is activated.
114
Version: 2.9.4
Using KEYLESS GO*
Press and hold the KEYLESS GO button
X
( page 77).
Y
The engine stops and all the lamps in the
instrument cluster go out (
page 76) in the
Y
page 76) in the
Y
Transmission
Introduction to the transmission
G Risk of accident
page 26).
The movement of the pedals must not be
Y
impaired in any way. Do not keep any
objects in the driver's footwell. Make sure
that floormats or carpets are correctly
secured and that there is sufficient clear-
ance for the pedals.
G Risk of accident
Do not change down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface. This
could cause the drive wheels to lose their
grip and the vehicle could skid. This could
cause you to lose control of your vehicle
and cause an accident.
* optional