Transmission Position Display; Transmission Positions - Mercedes-Benz SLK Operator's Manual

Automatic transmission
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Transmission position and drive
program display

Transmission position display

:
Drive program display
;
The current position of the selector lever is
shown by the indicators next to the selector
lever.
The indicators light up when the SmartKey is
inserted into the ignition lock. The indicators
go out when the SmartKey is removed from
the ignition lock.

Transmission positions

B
Park position
Do not shift the transmission into
position P( page 145) unless the
Y
vehicle is stationary. The 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.
The key can only be removed if the
transmission is in position P. If the
SmartKey is removed from the
ignition lock, the selector lever is
locked.
If the vehicle electronics are
malfunctioning, the selector lever
may be locked in position P. To
release a locked selector lever, see
"Manual override of parking lock"
( page 152).
Y
C
Reverse gear
Only shift the transmission to R
when the vehicle is stationary.