Driving Tips; Changing Gear; Accelerator Pedal Position; Transmission Positions - Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 2019 Operator's Manual

Transmission positions

Park position
B
This prevents the vehicle from roll-
ing 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
R
the SmartKey and remove the
SmartKey
you switch off the engine using
R
the 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
position k when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
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
transmission position h. This automatic gear
shifting 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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Z