Transmission - Mercedes-Benz R-Class Owner's Manual

To release: depress the brake pedal and
X
keep it depressed.
The selector lever lock is released.
Pull release handle 1.
X
The 3 warning lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
Switching off the engine
G Risk of accident
If the engine is not running, there is no
power assistance for the steering and
brakes. Steering and braking then takes
much more effort.
As a result, you might lose control of the
vehicle, cause an accident and injure your-
self and others.
Do not switch off the engine while driving.
Move the selector lever to P.
X
Using the key
Turn the key to position 0 (
X
Y
the ignition lock and remove it.
The immobiliser is activated.
i
If you switch off the engine using the key
and then remove the key or open one of the
* optional
front doors, the automatic transmission will
shift to park position P.
Using KEYLESS GO*
Press and hold the KEYLESS GO button
X
( page 76).
Y
The engine stops and all the indicator
lamps in the instrument cluster go out
( page 26).
Y
i
If you use the KEYLESS GO button to
switch off the engine, the automatic trans-
mission shifts to N. If you then open the
driver's or front-passenger door, the auto-
matic transmission shifts to P.
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Transmission

Transmission
Notes on the transmission
G Risk of accident
The movement of the pedals must not be
impaired in any way. Do not keep any
objects in the driver's footwell. Make sure
that floormats or carpets are correctly
secured and that there is sufficient clear-
ance for the pedals.
G Risk of accident
Do not change down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface. This
could cause the drive wheels to lose their
grip and the vehicle could skid. This could
cause you to lose control of your vehicle
and cause an accident.
Controls
Z
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