Changing Gear - Mercedes-Benz B-Class Operator's Manual

Release the electric parking brake.
X
Switch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey
X
in the ignition lock.
Engaging drive position D
If the transmission is in position k or i:
X
push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past the
first point of resistance.
If the transmission is in position j: depress
X
the brake pedal and push the DIRECT SELECT
lever down past the first point of resistance.
Transmission positions
Park position
B
This prevents the vehicle from rolling
away when stopped.
Only shift the transmission to posi-
tion j when the vehicle is station-
ary. The parking lock should not be
used as a brake when parking.
Always apply the electronic parking
brake in addition to the parking lock
in order to secure the vehicle.
In the event of a malfunction of the
vehicle's electronics, the transmis-
sion may lock in position j. Have
the vehicle electronics checked
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Park position j is automatically
engaged if:
you switch off the engine using the
R
SmartKey and remove the Smart-
Key
you switch off the engine using the
R
SmartKey or using the Start/Stop
button and open the driver's door
or front-passenger door
you open the driver's door when
R
the vehicle is stationary or when
driving at a very low speed and the
transmission is in position h or
k
Reverse gear
C
Only shift the transmission into posi-
tion k when the vehicle is station-
ary.
Automatic transmission
Neutral
A
Do not shift the transmission to i
while driving. The automatic trans-
mission could otherwise 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 i if the
vehicle is in danger of skidding, e.g.
on icy roads.
If you switch the engine off with the
transmission in position k or h,
the automatic transmission shifts to
i automatically.
!
Coasting in neutral i may
cause damage to the drive train.
Drive
7
The automatic transmission changes
gear automatically. All forward gears
are available.
Driving tips

Changing gear

The automatic transmission shifts through the
individual gears automatically when it is in trans-
mission position h. This automatic gear shift-
ing behavior is determined by:
the selected drive program
R
the position of the accelerator pedal
R
the road speed
R
Accelerator pedal position
Your style of driving influences how the auto-
matic transmission shifts gear:
little throttle: early upshifts
R
more throttle: late upshifts
R
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