Mercedes-Benz GLA 180 Owner's Manual page 160

Neutral
i
Drive
h
Transmission position and drive pro-
gram display
The current transmission position and drive pro-
gram appear on the multifunction display.
Transmission position display
:
Drive program display
;
If the transmission position display on the mul-
tifunction display is not working, you should pull
away carefully to check whether the desired
transmission position is engaged. Ideally, you
should select transmission position h and
drive program C or S.
Engaging park position P
When the vehicle is stationary, press but-
X
ton :.
Engaging reverse gear R
!
Only move the automatic transmission to
k when the vehicle is stationary.
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
X
depressed.
Push the selector lever forwards past the first
X
point of resistance.
Automatic transmission
Transmission positions
Park position
B
This safeguards the vehicle against
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. In
order to secure the vehicle, always
apply the electric parking brake in
addition to the parking lock.
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
key and remove the key
you switch off the engine using the
R
key 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.
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