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Insert the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* into the starter switch.
Switch on the ignition.
Depress the brake pedal.
Shift the automatic transmission to
neutral position N.
Release the brake pedal.
If engaged, release the parking brake
( page 59).
Switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* in the
starter switch.
!
Observe instructions
when taking the vehicle through an
automatic conveyor type car wash
( page 428)
when towing the vehicle ( page 538)
!
Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any other
reason in neutral position N can result in
transmission damage that is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Effect
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Drive
The transmission shifts
automatically. All forward gears
are available.
Warning!
Getting out of your vehicle without shifting
into park position P is dangerous. Also, park
position P alone is not intended to or capa-
ble of preventing your vehicle from moving,
possibly hitting people or objects.
Always set the parking brake in addition to
shifting to position P ( page 67).
When parked on an incline, turn the front
wheels towards the road curb.
Do not park this vehicle in areas where com-
bustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system, as these materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
from the starter switch, take it with you, and
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-
tended in the vehicle, or with access to an
G
unlocked vehicle. Children could shift the
automatic transmission out of park
position P, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
Driving tips
Accelerator position
Your driving style influences the
transmission's shifting behavior:
Less throttle
Earlier upshifting
More throttle
Later upshifting
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