Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Operator's Manual page 144

Automatic transmission
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Transmission position and drive pro-
gram display
Transmission position display
:
Drive program display
;
The current position of the selector lever is
shown by the indicators next to the selector
lever.
The indicators light up when the SmartKey is
inserted into the ignition lock. The indicators
go out when the SmartKey is removed from
the ignition lock.
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. Always apply the
parking brake in addition to the
parking lock in order to secure the
vehicle.
The SmartKey can only be removed
if the transmission is in position P.
If the SmartKey is removed from
the ignition lock, the selector lever
is locked.
If the vehicle electronics are mal-
functioning, the selector lever may
be locked in position P. To release
a locked selector lever, see "Man-
ual override of parking lock"
( page 148).
Y
Reverse gear
C
Only shift the transmission to R
when the vehicle is stationary.
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