Engaging Drive Position; Transmission Positions - Mercedes-Benz M-Class Operator's Manual

Using the SmartKey:
Make sure that the ignition is switched on.
R
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
R
brake pedal and keep it depressed.
Shift to neutral N.
R
Release the brake pedal.
R
If the electric parking brake is engaged,
R
release it.
Switch off the ignition and leave the
R
SmartKey in the ignition lock.
Using KEYLESS-GO:
Make sure that the ignition is switched on.
R
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
R
brake pedal and keep it depressed.
Engage park position P.
R
Release the brake pedal.
R
Remove the Start/Stop button from the
R
ignition lock.
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
R
Switch on the ignition.
R
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
R
depressed.
Shift to neutral N.
R
Release the brake pedal.
R
If the electric parking brake is engaged,
R
release it.
Switch off the ignition and leave the
R
SmartKey in the ignition lock.
Engaging drive position D
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
X
brake pedal.
Push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past
X
the first point of resistance.
Automatic transmission

Transmission positions

B
Park position
Do not shift the transmission into
position P( page 179) unless the
Y
vehicle is stationary. The parking
lock should not be used as a brake
when parking. Always apply the
electronic parking brake in
addition to the parking lock in order
to secure the vehicle.
If the vehicle electronics are
malfunctioning, the transmission
may be locked in position P. Have
the vehicle electronics checked
immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop.
The automatic transmission shifts
to P automatically if you:
remove the SmartKey
R
switch off the engine when in R
R
or D and open one of the front
doors
C
Reverse gear
Only shift the transmission to R
when the vehicle is stationary.
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