Automatic Transmission - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon W223 2021 Owner's Manual

Automatic transmission

DIRECT SELECT lever
▌Function of the DIRECT SELECT lever
& 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 when the vehicle is at a stand-
still, always depress the brake pedal
firmly and do not accelerate at the same
time.
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to leaving children unattended in the vehi-
cle
If children are left unattended in the vehicle,
they could, in particular:
open doors, thereby endangering other
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persons or road users.
get out and be struck by oncoming traffic.
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operate vehicle equipment and become
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trapped, for example.
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion by, for example:
releasing the parking brake.
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changing the transmission position.
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starting the vehicle.
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Never leave children unattended in the
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vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
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key with you and lock the vehicle.
Keep the vehicle key out of the reach of
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children.
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Driving and parking 203
Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to switch the trans-
mission position. The current transmission posi-
tion is shown in the driver display.
Park position
j
Reverse gear
k
Neutral
i
Drive position
h