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

Automatic transmission
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Shifting to neutral N
G
WARNING
When leaving the SmartKey in the starter
switch, do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle. It is possible for children to switch
on the ignition which could result in
unsupervised use of vehicle equipment.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment could
result in an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
X
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X
Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down
to the first point of resistance.
If the engine has been switched off, the
automatic transmission automatically shifts
to N.
If the automatic transmission is to remain in
neutral N, e.g. for washing the vehicle in car
washes with a towing device, please observe
the following instructions:
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 parking brake is engaged, release it.
R
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 parking brake is engaged, release it.
R
switch off the ignition and leave the
R
SmartKey in the ignition lock.
Engaging drive position D
X
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X
Push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past
the first point of resistance.

Transmission positions

Park position
B
Do not shift the transmission into
position P ( Y
vehicle is stationary. The parking
lock should not be used as a brake
when parking. In addition to
engaging the parking lock, you
must always apply the parking
brake 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.
Reverse gear
C
Only shift the transmission to R
when the vehicle is stationary.
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