Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2021 Operator's Manual page 141

Park position j is engaged automatically if one
of the following conditions is met:
You switch off the ignition when the vehicle
R
is stationary and the transmission position is
h or k.
You open the driver's door when the vehicle
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is at a standstill or when driving at a very low
speed and the transmission position is h or
k.
% To maneuver with an open driver's door,
open the driver's door while at a standstill
and engage transmission position h or k
again.
% At very low outside temperatures below
approx. -4°F (-20°C), you may not be able to
shift the transmission from j to another
transmission position when the engine is
switched off. If this is the case, only change
the transmission position while the engine is
running.
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.
When the automatic transmission is in transmis‐
sion position h, it shifts the gears automati‐
cally. This depends, among other things, on the
following factors:
The selected drive program
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The position of the accelerator pedal
R
The driving speed
R
Problems with the transmission
The transmission has a faulty gear shift
Possible cause:
The transmission is losing oil.
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Have the transmission checked at a qualified
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specialist workshop immediately.
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The acceleration characteristics get worse,
and the transmission no longer shifts.
Possible cause:
The transmission is in emergency operation
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mode.
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon
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as possible, paying attention to road and traf‐
fic conditions.
Shift the transmission to position j.
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Switch off the engine.
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Wait at least ten seconds.
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Try to start the engine again.
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Shift the transmission to position h.
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Have the transmission checked at a qualified
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specialist workshop immediately.