Automatic Transmission; Direct Select Lever; Engaging Reverse Gear; Overview - Mercedes-Benz CL Operator's Manual

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.

DIRECT SELECT lever

Overview of transmission positions
The DIRECT SELECT lever is on the right of the
steering column.
Park position with parking lock
P
Reverse gear
R
Neutral
N
Drive
D
Automatic transmission
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The DIRECT SELECT lever always returns
to its original position. The current
transmission position P, R, N or D appears
in the transmission position display
( page 280) in the multifunction display.
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Engaging park position P
Push the DIRECT SELECT lever in the
X
direction of arrow P.
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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
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very low speeds in transmission position
D or R
! If the engine speed is too high or the
vehicle is moving, do not shift the
automatic transmission directly from D to
R, from R to D or directly to P. The
automatic transmission could otherwise be
damaged.
Engaging reverse gear R
! Only shift the automatic transmission to
R when the vehicle is stationary.
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The ECO start/stop function is not
available when reverse gear is engaged.
Further information on the ECO start/stop
function ( page 276).
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When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
X
brake pedal.
Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up past the
X
first point of resistance.
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