Engaging Drive Position - Mercedes-Benz 2015 M-Class Operator's Manual

Automatic transmission
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If the electric parking brake is engaged,
R
release it.
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 electric parking brake is engaged,
R
release it.
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
electronic parking brake in addi-
tion 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.
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
Reverse gear
C
Only shift the transmission to R
when the vehicle is stationary.
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