Automatic Transmission - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon Owner's Manual

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Shifting to neutral N
Depress the clutch pedal fully.
X
Shift the gear lever to position N :.
X
Engaging reverse gear
! Only shift into reverse gear R when the
vehicle is stationary. Otherwise, you could
damage the transmission.
Move the gear lever firmly to the left,
X
beyond the point of resistance, then for-
wards.
The ECO start/stop function is not available
when reverse gear is engaged. For further
information on the ECO start/stop function;
see (
page 183).
Y
Gearshift recommendation
Shift gear according to gearshift recom-
X
mendation : when shown in the multi-
function display of the instrument cluster.
The gearshift recommendations assist you in
adopting an economical driving style. The rec-
ommended gear is shown in the multifunction
display.

Automatic transmission

Automatic transmission
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position D or R,
the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is
a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position D or R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do
not simultaneously accelerate.
G
WARNING
The automatic transmission switches to neu-
tral position N when you switch off the engine.
The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of an
accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking position P. Prevent the parked vehi-
cle from rolling away by applying the parking
brake.
HYBRID vehicles: make sure that you read
the "HYBRID" supplement included in the
vehicle literature. Otherwise, you may not
recognise dangers.
Selector lever (AMG vehicles)
Overview of transmission positions
Park position with parking lock
j
Reverse gear
k
Neutral
i
Drive
h
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