Automatic Transmission; Direct Select Lever; Overview Of Transmission Positions; Engaging Park Position P - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Operator's Manual

Automatic transmission

Important safety notes
G WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position D or
R, the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There
is a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position D or R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do
not simultaneously accelerate.
G
WARNING
The automatic transmission switches to
neutral position N when you switch off the
engine. The vehicle may roll away. There is a
risk of an accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking position P. Prevent the parked
vehicle from rolling away by applying the
parking brake.

DIRECT SELECT lever

Overview of transmission positions

Park position with parking lock
j
Reverse gear
k
Neutral
i
Drive
h
The DIRECT SELECT lever is on the right of the
steering column.
i
The DIRECT SELECT lever always returns
to its original position. The current
Automatic transmission
transmission position P, R, N or D appears
in the transmission position display
( page 181) in the multifunction display.
Y

Engaging park position P

! If the engine speed is too high or the
vehicle is moving, do not shift the
automatic transmission directly from D to
R, from R to D or directly to P. The
automatic transmission could otherwise be
damaged.
Park position with parking lock
j
Reverse gear
k
Neutral
i
Drive
h
Push the DIRECT SELECT lever in the
X
direction of arrow P.
Engaging park position P automatically
Park position P is automatically engaged if:
you switch off the engine using the
R
SmartKey and remove the SmartKey.
you switch off the engine using the Start/
R
Stop button and open the driver's door.
you open the driver's door when the vehicle
R
is stationary or driving at very low speed
and the transmission is in position D or R.
Engaging reverse gear R
! Only shift the automatic transmission to
R when the vehicle is stationary.
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