Transmission Positions - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Automatic transmission
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Transmission position
:
; Gear
= Drive program
The arrows in the transmission position display
show how and into which transmission positions
you can shift using the DIRECT SELECT lever.
If the transmission position display in the mul-
tifunction display is not working, you should pull
away carefully to check whether the desired
transmission position is engaged. Ideally, you
should select transmission position D and drive
program E or S.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles
The current transmission position and drive pro-
gram appear in the multifunction display.
Transmission position
:
Drive program
;
The arrows in the transmission position display
show how and into which transmission positions
you can shift using the DIRECT SELECT lever.
If the transmission position display in the mul-
tifunction display is not working, you should pull
away carefully to check whether the desired
transmission position is engaged. Ideally, you
should select transmission position D and drive
program C or S.
Transmission position and drive pro-
gram display
Park position
B
Only shift the transmission into posi-
tion P when the vehicle is stationary
( page 137). The parking lock
Y
should not be used as a brake when
parking. Always apply the electronic
parking brake in addition to the park-
ing lock in order to secure the vehi-
cle.
If the vehicle electronics are malfunc-
tioning, the transmission may be
locked in position P. Have the vehicle
electronics checked immediately at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Reverse gear
C
Only shift the transmission into posi-
tion 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: shift
the transmission to position 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.