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

Transmission position display

General notes
! If the transmission position display in the
multifunction display is not working, you
should pull away carefully to check whether
the desired transmission position is
engaged. For this purpose, we recommend
selecting transmission position D and
automatic drive program E (drive program
C in AMG vehicles) or S.
The current transmission position is shown in
the multifunction display.
i
The arrows in the transmission position
display show how and into which
transmission positions you can change
using the DIRECT SELECT lever.
All vehicles (except AMG vehicles)
Transmission position
:
Gear
;
Drive program
=
Automatic transmission
AMG vehicles
Transmission position
:
Drive program
;

Transmission positions

B Park position
Do not shift the transmission into
position P(
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.
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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