Changing Gear - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Operator's Manual

Automatic transmission
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Depress the brake pedal and keep it
R
depressed.
Shift to neutral N.
R
Release the brake pedal.
R
If the parking brake is engaged, release it.
R
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.
Transmission positions
B
Park position
Do not shift the transmission into
position P(
vehicle is stationary. The parking
lock should not be used as a brake
when parking. Always apply the
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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Neutral
Do not shift the transmission to N
while driving. Otherwise, the
automatic transmission could be
damaged.
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.
! Rolling in neutral N can damage
the drive train.
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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
AMG vehicles
When shifting down, the double-clutch
function is active regardless of the currently
selected drive program. The double-clutch
function reduces load change reactions and
is conducive to a sporty driving style. The
sound generated by the double-clutch
function depends on the drive program
selected.
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