Automatic Transmission - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe 2017 Owner's Manual

Gearshift recommendation
The gearshift recommendations assist you in
adopting an economical driving style.
If gearshift recommendation message
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shown in the multifunction display, shift to
the recommended gear.

Automatic transmission

DIRECT SELECT lever
Function of the DIRECT SELECT lever
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to children left unattended in the
vehicle
If children are left unattended in the vehicle,
they could:
Open doors, thereby endangering other
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persons or road users.
Get out of the vehicle and be hit by
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oncoming traffic.
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Operate vehicle equipment.
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Moreover, children could also set the vehicle
in motion by, for example:
Releasing the parking brake.
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Shifting the transmission out of park
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position j.
Starting the engine.
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Driving and parking 145
Never leave children and animals unat‐
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tended in the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take
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the key with you and lock the vehicle.
This also applies to mobile phones if the
"Digital Car Key in the smartphone"
function is activated via the Mercedes
me connect web app.
Keep the keys out of the reach of chil‐
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dren. This also applies to mobile
phones if the "Digital Car Key in the
smartphone" function is activated via
the Mercedes me connect web app.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to incor‐
rect gearshifting
If the engine speed is higher than the idle
speed and you engage the transmission posi‐
tion h or k, the vehicle may accelerate
sharply.
If you engage the transmission position
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h or k always depress the brake