Automatic Transmission - Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2017 Operator's Manual

Automatic transmission

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C Comfort
E Economy
Additional information for drive programs
( page 149).
Y
You can also change gear yourself using the
steering wheel paddle shifters. For further infor-
mation on the manual drive program
( page 151).
Y
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.
G
WARNING
The automatic transmission switches to neu-
tral position N when you switch off the engine.
The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of an
accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking position P. Prevent the parked vehi-
cle from rolling away by applying the parking
brake.
Hybrid vehicles: make sure that you read the
separate Operator's Manual. Otherwise, you
may not recognize dangers.
Comfortable and economi-
cal driving characteristics
Particularly economical
driving characteristics
DIRECT SELECT lever
Overview of transmission positions
j Park position with parking lock
k Reverse gear
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 posi-
tion j, k, i or h is shown in the transmis-
sion position display on the multifunction dis-
play ( page 147).
Y
Selecting park position
!
If the engine speed is too high or the vehicle
is coasting, do not shift the automatic trans-
mission directly from h to k, from k to h
or directly to j. Otherwise, the automatic
transmission may be damaged.
Push the DIRECT SELECT lever in the direction
X
of arrow j.
Engaging park position automatically
Park position j is automatically engaged if:
you switch off the engine using the SmartKey
R
and remove the SmartKey
you switch off the engine using the SmartKey
R
or using the Start/Stop button and open the
driver's door or front-passenger door
you open the driver's door when the vehicle is
R
stationary or when driving at a very low speed
and the transmission is in position h or k
Under certain conditions, the automatic trans-
mission shifts automatically to transmission
position j if the HOLD function or DISTRONIC