Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor Operator's Manual page 150

Selector lever position
The current selector lever position is indicated in the
gear range indicator display. The automatic gear
shifting process can be adapted to specific operating
conditions using the selector lever.
Automatic transmission
Instruments
Operation
and controls
Instrument
Driving
cluster display
Park position
The park position is to be used when parking the
vehicle. Engage only with the vehicle stopped.
The park position is not intended to serve as a
brake when the vehicle is parked. Rather, the
driver should always use the parking brake in
addition to placing the selector lever in park to
secure the vehicle.
Notes:
The key can be removed from the steering lock
only with the foot off the brake pedal and the
selector lever in position "P". With the key
removed, the selector lever is locked in
position "P".
With a malfunction in the vehicle's electrical
system the selector lever could remain locked in
position "P". To unlock the selector lever
manually, see page 217.
Reverse gear
Shift to reverse gear only with the vehicle
stopped.
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