Engaging Drive Position; Selector Lever; Display - Mercedes-Benz CLA Operator's Manual

Automatic transmission
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Shifting to neutral N
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
X
brake pedal.
Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down
X
to the first point of resistance.
If the engine has been switched off, the
automatic transmission automatically shifts
to N.
Remaining in neutral N
If the automatic transmission is to remain in
neutral N, e.g. for washing the vehicle in car
washes with a towing device, please observe
the following instructions:
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
open the doors, thus endangering other
R
people or road users.
get out and disrupt traffic.
R
operate the vehicle's equipment.
R
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
release the parking brake.
R
shifting the automatic transmission out of
R
park position P
Start the engine.
R
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
Make sure that the ignition is switched on.
R
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
R
brake pedal and keep it depressed.
Shift to neutral N.
R
Release the brake pedal.
R
If the electric parking brake is engaged,
R
release it.
Switch off the ignition and leave the
R
SmartKey in the ignition lock.
Engaging drive position D
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
X
brake pedal.
Push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past
X
the first point of resistance.

Selector lever

Selector lever in AMG vehicles with P button
Park position with parking lock
j
Reverse gear
k
Neutral
i
Drive
h
Transmission position and drive
program display
Example
Transmission position display
:
Drive program display
;
The current transmission position and drive
program appear in the multifunction display.