Transmission positions
B
Park position
This prevents the vehicle from roll-
ing away when stopped.
Only shift the transmission to posi-
tion j when the vehicle is station-
ary. 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.
In the event of a malfunction of the
vehicle's electronics, the transmis-
sion may lock in position j. Have
the vehicle electronics checked
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Park position j is automatically
engaged if:
R
you switch off the engine using
the SmartKey and remove the
SmartKey
R
you switch off the engine using
the SmartKey or using the Start/
Stop button and open the driver's
door or front-passenger door
R
you open the driver's door when
the vehicle is stationary or when
driving at a very low speed and
the transmission is in position h
or k
C
Reverse gear
Only shift the transmission into
position k when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
A
Neutral
Do not shift the transmission to i
while driving. The automatic trans-
mission could otherwise be dam-
aged.
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the brakes 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 to position i if
the vehicle is in danger of skidding,
e.g. on icy roads.
If you switch the engine off with the
transmission in position k or h,
the automatic transmission shifts to
i automatically.
!
Coasting in neutral i may
cause damage to the drive train.
7
Drive
The automatic transmission
changes gear automatically. All
forward gears are available.
Driving tips
Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts through the
individual gears automatically when it is in
transmission position h. This automatic gear
shifting behavior is determined by:
R
the selected drive program
R
the position of the accelerator pedal
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
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Driving and parking
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