Automatic Transmission; Selector Lever; Transmission Position Display; Overview - Mercedes-Benz SLK350 Operator's Manual

Automatic transmission

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multifunction display of the instrument
cluster.
Automatic transmission
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
It is dangerous to shift the automatic
transmission out of parking position P or
neutral position N if the engine speed is
higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly
on the brake pedal, the vehicle could
accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You
could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear
when the engine is idling normally and when
your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
G
WARNING
Keep in mind that turning off the engine alone
only will shift the automatic transmission into
neutral position N automatically.
Always shift the automatic transmission into
park position P before turning off the engine.
Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which
could result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.

Selector lever

Overview of transmission positions
Selector lever
Park position with selector lever lock
j
Reverse gear
k
Neutral
i
Drive
h
Transmission position and drive
program display

Transmission position display

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Drive program display
;
The current position of the selector lever is
shown by the indicators next to the selector
lever.
The indicators light up when the SmartKey is
inserted into the ignition lock. The indicators
go out when the SmartKey is removed from
the ignition lock.