Transmission positions
B
Park position
Only shift the transmission into
position P when the vehicle is sta-
tionary (
Y page 148). The parking
lock should not be used as a brake
when parking. Always apply the
electronic parking brake in addi-
tion to the parking lock in order to
secure the vehicle.
7G-TRONIC: the key can only be
removed if the transmission is in
position P. If the SmartKey is
removed from the ignition lock, the
selector lever is locked.
7G-TRONIC: in the event of a mal-
function of the vehicle's electron-
ics, the selector lever may lock in
position P. Information on man-
ually releasing the parking lock
(
Y page 157).
9G-TRONIC: if the key is removed
from the ignition lock, the trans-
mission is locked.
9G-TRONIC: the automatic trans-
mission shifts into P automatically,
R
when the SmartKey is removed
from the ignition lock
R
when the engine is switched off
with the transmission in position
R or D and one of the doors is
opened
9G-TRONIC: in the event of a mal-
function of the vehicle's electron-
ics, the transmission may lock in
position P. Have the vehicle elec-
tronics checked immediately at a
qualified specialist workshop.
C
Reverse gear
Only shift the transmission into
position R when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
A
Neutral
Do not shift the transmission to N
while driving. Otherwise, the auto-
matic transmission could be dam-
aged.
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the brake pedal will allow
you to move the vehicle freely, e.g.
to push it or tow it.
If ESP
®
is deactivated or faulty:
shift the transmission only to posi-
tion N if the vehicle is in danger of
skidding, e.g. on icy roads.
!
Rolling in neutral N can damage
the drive train.
7
Drive
The automatic transmission
changes gear automatically. All
forward gears are available.
Driving tips
Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts to the indi-
vidual gears automatically when it is in trans-
mission position D. This automatic gear shift-
ing behavior is determined by:
R
the selected drive program (Y page 152)
R
the position of the accelerator pedal
(
Y page 151)
R
the road speed
Accelerator pedal position
Your style of driving influences how the auto-
matic transmission shifts gear:
R
little throttle: early upshifts
R
more throttle: late upshifts
Automatic transmission
151
Driving and parking
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