Automatic Transmission; Gear Selector Lever; Gearshift Pattern - Mercedes-Benz 2009 CLS-Class Operator's Manual

Controls in detail

Automatic transmission

start/stop button while the automatic trans-
mission was not in park position P.
Read and observe messages that may appear
in the multifunction display ( Y
112
Automatic transmission
Introduction
page 266).
For information on driving with an automatic
transmission, see "Driving and park-
ing" ( Y page 106).
G Warning!
Make sure absolutely no objects are
obstructing the pedals' range of movement.
Keep the driver's footwell clear of all obsta-
cles. If there are any floormats or carpets
in the footwell, make sure the pedals still
have sufficient clearance.
During sudden driving or braking maneu-
vers the objects could get caught between
the pedals. You could then no longer brake
or accelerate. This could lead to accidents
and injury.
!
Allow engine to warm up under low load
use. Do not place full load on the engine
until the operating temperature has been
reached.
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period when driving off on slip-
pery road surfaces.
This may cause serious damage to the
engine and the drivetrain which is not cov-
ered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited War-
ranty.
i During the brief warm-up, transmission
upshifting is delayed. This allows the cata-
lytic converter to heat up more quickly to
operating temperature.

Gear selector lever

Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission
Park position with gear selector lever lock
Á
Reverse gear
Â
Neutral position
À
Drive position
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