Engaging Drive Position - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Automatic transmission
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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 Smart-
R
Key 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 Smart-
R
Key in the ignition lock.
Engaging drive position D
If the transmission is in position R or N:
X
push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past
the first point of resistance.
If the transmission is in position P: depress
X
the brake pedal and 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. Always apply the
parking brake in addition to the
parking lock in order to secure the
vehicle.
If the vehicle electronics are mal-
functioning, the transmission may
be locked in position P. Have the
vehicle electronics checked imme-
diately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Reverse gear
C
Only shift the transmission to R
when the vehicle is stationary.
Neutral
A
Do not shift the transmission to N
while driving. Otherwise, the auto-
matic transmission could be dam-
aged.
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the brakes will allow you
to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to
push it or tow it.
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If ESP is deactivated or faulty:
only shift the transmission to posi-
tion N if the vehicle is in danger of
skidding, e.g. on icy roads.
! Rolling in neutral N can damage
the drive train.
Drive
7
The automatic transmission
changes gear automatically. All
forward gears are available.
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