Automatic Transmission; Direct Select Lever - 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 neu-
tral 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 vehi-
cle from rolling away by applying the parking
brake.
Observe the important safety notes for PLUG-
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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.
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Automatic transmission
The DIRECT SELECT lever always returns to
its original position. The current transmission
position P, R, N or D appears in the transmis-
sion position display (
tifunction display.
Engaging park position P
! If the engine speed is too high or the vehi-
cle is moving, do not shift the automatic
transmission directly from D to R, from R to
D or directly to P. The automatic transmis-
sion could otherwise be damaged.
Park position with parking lock
j
Reverse gear
k
Neutral
i
Drive
h
Push the DIRECT SELECT lever in the direc-
X
tion of arrow P.
Engaging park position P automatically
Park position P is automatically engaged if:
you switch off the engine using the Smart-
R
Key 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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