Automatically; Engaging Reverse Gear - Mercedes-Benz M-Class Operator's Manual

Automatic transmission
166
Park position with parking lock
j
Reverse gear
k
Neutral
i
Drive
h
Push the DIRECT SELECT lever in the
X
direction of arrow P.
i
The automatic transmission shifts into
park position P automatically:
if you open the driver's door while the
R
vehicle is stationary in transmission
position D or R
if you open the door while traveling at
R
very low speeds in transmission position
D or R
Engaging park position P automatically
Park position P is automatically engaged if:
you switch off the engine using the
R
SmartKey and remove the SmartKey.
you switch off the engine using the Start/
R
Stop button and open one of the front
doors.
the HOLD ( page 206) or DISTRONIC
R
Y
PLUS ( page 194) function brake your
Y
vehicle until it is stationary and at least one
of the following conditions is fulfilled:
there is a system malfunction.
-
the vehicle is on a steep uphill or downhill
-
gradient. The electric parking brake is
then also applied.
Engaging reverse gear R
! Only shift the automatic transmission to
R when the vehicle is stationary.
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
X
brake pedal.
Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up past the
X
first point of resistance.
Shifting to neutral N
G WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
open the doors, thus endangering other
R
people or road users.
get out and disrupt traffic.
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operate the vehicle's equipment.
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Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
release the parking brake.
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shifting the automatic transmission out of
R
park position P
Start the engine.
R
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
X
brake pedal.
Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down
X
to the first point of resistance.
If the engine has been switched off, the
automatic transmission automatically shifts
to N.
If you want the automatic transmission to
remain in neutral N, e.g. when having the
vehicle cleaned in an automatic car wash with
a towing system, observe the following notes: