Park position j is engaged automatically if one
of the following conditions is met:
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you switch off the ignition when the vehicle
is stationary and the transmission is in posi‐
tion h or k.
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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.
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To maneuver with an open driver's door,
open the driver's door while stationary and
engage transmission position h or k
again.
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At very low outside temperatures below
approx. -4 °F (-20 °C), you may not be able
to shift the transmission from j to another
transmission position when the engine is
switched off. If this is the case, only change
the transmission position while the engine is
running.
Engaging drive position D
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Depress the brake pedal and push the
DIRECT SELECT lever down past the first
point of resistance.
When the automatic transmission is in transmis‐
sion position h, it shifts the gears automati‐
cally. This depends, among other things, on the
following factors:
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The selected drive program
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The position of the accelerator pedal
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The driving speed
Problems with the transmission
The transmission has a faulty gear shift
Possible cause:
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The transmission is losing oil.
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Have the transmission checked at a qualified
specialist workshop immediately.
The acceleration characteristics get worse,
and the transmission no longer shifts.
Possible cause:
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The transmission is in emergency operation
mode.
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Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traf‐
fic conditions.
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Shift the transmission to position j.
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Switch off the engine.
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Wait at least ten seconds.
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Start the engine again.
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Shift the transmission to position h.
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Have the transmission checked at a qualified
specialist workshop immediately.
Manual gearshifting
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in
the Supplement. You could otherwise fail to rec‐
ognize dangers.
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