Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2019 Operator's Manual page 180

178 Driving and parking
Engaging reverse gear R
Depress the brake pedal and push the
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DIRECT SELECT lever upwards past the first
point of resistance.
The transmission position display shows k
in the multifunction display.
Engaging neutral N
Depress the brake pedal and push the
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DIRECT SELECT lever up or down to the first
point of resistance.
The transmission position display shows i
in the multifunction display.
Subsequently releasing the brake pedal will
allow you to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to push
it or tow it away.
If you want the automatic transmission to
remain in neutral N even if the ignition is
switched off:
Start the vehicle.
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Depress the brake pedal and engage neutral
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i.
Release the brake pedal.
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Switch the ignition off.
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% If you then exit the vehicle leaving the
SmartKey in the vehicle, the automatic trans‐
mission remains in neutral i.
Engaging park position P
Observe the notes on parking the vehicle
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( page 182).
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Press the j button.
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The transmission position display shows j
in the multifunction display.
Park position j is engaged automatically if one
of the following conditions is met:
you switch the engine off with the transmis‐
R
sion in position h or k.
you open the driver's door when the vehicle
R
is at a standstill or when driving at a very low
speed and the transmission is in position h
or k.
Engaging drive position D
Depress the brake pedal and push the
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DIRECT SELECT lever down past the first
point of resistance.
The transmission position display shows h
in the multifunction display.
When the automatic transmission is in transmis‐
sion position h, it shifts the gears automati‐
cally. This depends on the following factors:
The selected drive program
R
The position of the accelerator pedal
R
The driving speed
R
Manual gearshifting
& WARNING Risk of skidding and of an
accident due to shifting down on slippery
road surfaces
If you shift down on slippery road surfaces to
increase the engine braking effect, the drive
wheels may lose traction.
Do not shift down on slippery road sur‐
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faces to increase the engine braking
effect.