Mercedes-Benz E 300 Operator's Manual page 86

Maneuvering
To maneuver in tight areas, e.g. when
pulling into a parking space, control the
vehicle speed by gradually releasing
the brakes. Accelerate gently and never
abruptly step on the accelerator.
To rock a vehicle out of soft ground
(mud or snow), alternately shift from
forward to reverse, while applying slight
partial throttle.
Rocking a vehicle free in this manner
may cause the ABS malfunction
indicator lamp to come on. Turn off and
restart the engine to clear the
malfunction indication.
Stopping
For brief stops, e.g. at traffic lights,
leave the transmission in gear and hold
vehicle with the service brake.
For longer stops with the engine idling,
shift into "N" or "P" and hold the vehicle
with the service brake.
When stopping the vehicle on an uphill
gradient, do not hold it with the
accelerator, use the brake. This avoids
unnecessary transmission heat build
up.
Warning!
Getting out of your vehicle with the
selector lever not fully engaged in
position "P" is dangerous. Also,
when parked on an incline, position
"P" alone may not prevent your
vehicle from moving, possibly
hitting people or objects.
Always set the parking brake in
addition to shifting to position "P".
When parked on an incline, also turn
front wheel against curb.
Program Mode Selector Switch
The transmission is provided with a
selector switch for Standard "S" and
Winter/Wet (snow and ice) "W"
program modes.
Caution!
Never change the program mode when
the selector lever is out of position "P".
It could result in a change of driving
characteristics for which you may not
be prepared.
Important!
Always be certain of the program mode
selected since the vehicle driving
characteristics change with the selection
of the program mode.
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