Mercedes-Benz V-Class Operating Instructions Manual page 181

! Only shift the automatic transmission to R
when the vehicle is stationary.
X
If park position P is selected, depress the
brake pedal to change the transmission posi-
tion.
X
Drive position D: push the DIRECT SELECT
lever down beyond the 1st point of resist-
ance.
X
Reverse gear R: push the DIRECT SELECT
lever up beyond the 1st point of resistance.
i The ECO start/stop function is not available
when reverse gear is engaged. Further infor-
mation can be found under "ECO start/stop
Y
function" ( page 175).
X
Neutral N: push the DIRECT SELECT lever up
or down as far as the 1st point of resistance.
i When you switch off the engine, the auto-
matic transmission shifts to N automatically.
X
Park position P: press the button of the
DIRECT SELECT lever in the direction of arrow
P.
Park position P is engaged automatically if you:
remove the key
R
open the driver's door while the vehicle is sta-
R
tionary or travelling at very low speeds and
the transmission is in position D or R
If you want the automatic transmission to
remain in neutral N after you switch off the
engine, you must leave the key in the ignition
lock. This is necessary, for example, when wash-
ing the vehicle in a car wash with a conveyor.
Automatic transmission
Transmission positions
Park position
B
This prevents the vehicle from rolling
away when stopped. Do not shift the
transmission into position P unless
the vehicle is stationary.
The automatic transmission shifts to
P automatically if you:
remove the key
R
open the driver's door while the
R
vehicle is stationary or travelling at
very low speeds and the transmis-
sion is in position D or R
The parking lock should not be used
as a brake when parking. Always
apply the parking brake as well once
you have parked the vehicle.
Reverse gear
C
Only shift the transmission to R when
the vehicle is stationary.
Neutral
A
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels. Releasing
the brakes will allow you to move the
vehicle freely, e.g. by pushing or tow-
ing.
®
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.
When you switch off the engine, the
automatic transmission automati-
cally shifts into neutral N.
! When the engine is switched off,
coasting in neutral N can damage
the power transmission and the
transmission itself.
Drive
7
The automatic transmission changes
gear automatically. All forward gears
are available.
You can influence gearshifts with
your choice of drive program. You
can also restrict the shift range.
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