Changing Gear; Driving Tips; Holding The Vehicle Stationary On Uphill Gradients; Transmission Positions - Mercedes-Benz CLA Operator's Manual

Engaging park position P
When the vehicle is stationary, press P
X
button :.

Transmission positions

B
Park position
Do not shift the transmission into
position P unless the vehicle is
stationary (
Y
parking lock should not be used as
a brake when parking. Always
apply the electronic parking brake
in addition to the parking lock in
order to secure the vehicle.
If the vehicle electronics are
malfunctioning, the transmission
may be locked in position P.
Have the vehicle electronics
checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop.
C
Reverse gear
Only shift the transmission to R
when the vehicle is stationary.
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Automatic transmission
A
Neutral
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.
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If ESP is deactivated or faulty:
only shift the transmission to
position N if the vehicle is in danger
of skidding, e.g. on icy roads.
When you switch off the engine, the
automatic transmission
automatically shifts into neutral N.
7
Drive
The automatic transmission
changes gear automatically. All
forward gears are available.

Changing gear

The automatic transmission shifts to the
individual gears automatically when it is in
transmission position D. This automatic
gearshifting behavior is determined by:
the selected drive program (
R
the position of the accelerator pedal
R
the road speed
R

Driving tips

Holding the vehicle stationary on uphill
gradients
G
WARNING
If the clutch overheats, the electronic
management system is automatically
deactivated. This interrupts the power
transmission. The vehicle may, for example,
roll backwards on gradients. There is a risk of
an accident.
Never hold the vehicle stationary on uphill
gradients by depressing the accelerator.
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page 146)
Y
Z