Automatic Transmission; Engaging Reverse Gear - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Park position with parking lock
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Reverse gear
k
Neutral
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Drive
h
Push the DIRECT SELECT lever in the direc-
X
tion 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 posi-
tion D or R
if you open the door while traveling at
R
very low speeds in transmission position
D or R
HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS: if the
vehicle is braked using the HOLD function or
DISTRONIC PLUS, the automatic transmis-
sion shifts automatically to transmission
position P. In addition, at least one of the fol-
lowing conditions must be fulfilled:
the engine is switched off.
R
the driver's door is open and the seat belt is
R
not in the buckle.
Engaging reverse gear R
! Only shift the automatic transmission to R
when the vehicle is stationary.
If the transmission is in position D or N:
X
push the DIRECT SELECT lever up past the
first point of resistance.
If the transmission is in position P: depress
X
the brake pedal and push the DIRECT

Automatic transmission

SELECT lever up past the first point of
resistance.
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The ECO start/stop function is not avail-
able when reverse gear is engaged.
Further information on the ECO start/stop
function ( page 165).
Y
Shifting to neutral N
WARNING
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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.
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operate the vehicle's equipment.
R
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
release the parking brake.
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shifting the automatic transmission out of
R
park position P
Start 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.
If the transmission is in position D or R:
X
push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down
to the first point of resistance.
If the transmission is in position P: depress
X
the brake pedal and push the DIRECT
SELECT lever up or down to the first point of
resistance.
If the engine has been switched off, the auto-
matic 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:
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