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Transmission positions
Park position
B
This prevents the vehicle from roll-
ing away when stopped. Only shift
the transmission into position P
when the vehicle is stationary
(
page 244).
Y
Park position P is automatically
engaged if:
you switch off the engine using
R
the key and remove the key
you switch off the engine using
R
the 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 driv-
ing at very low speed and the
transmission is in position D or R
Reverse gear
C
Only shift the transmission into
position R when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
Automatic transmission
Neutral
A
Do not shift the transmission to N
while driving. Otherwise, the auto-
matic transmission could 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.
®
If ESP
is deactivated or faulty:
shift the transmission only to posi-
tion N if the vehicle is in danger of
skidding, e.g. on icy roads.
If you switch the engine off with the
transmission in position R or D, the
automatic transmission shifts to N
automatically.
! Rolling in neutral N can lead to
damage to the transmission.
Drive
7
The automatic transmission
changes gear automatically. All
forward gears are available.
Driving tips
Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts to the indi-
vidual gears automatically when it is in trans-
mission position D. Gearshifting is deter-
mined by:
the selected drive program (
R
the position of the accelerator pedal
R
(
page 193)
Y
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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page 194)
Y
Z
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