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

Automatic transmission
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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.
R
operate the vehicle's equipment.
R
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
release the parking brake.
R
shift the automatic transmission out of
R
parking position P.
starting 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.
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 applied,
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 applied,
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.

Transmission positions

B
Park position
Do not shift the transmission into
position P(
Y
vehicle is stationary. The parking
lock should not be used as a brake
when parking. Always apply the
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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