Automatic transmission
WARNING
It is dangerous to shift the automatic
transmission out of parking position P or
neutral position N if the engine speed is
higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly
on the brake pedal, the vehicle could
accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You
could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear
when the engine is idling normally and when
your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
It is only possible to shift the transmission from position P to the desired position if you depress the brake pedal. Only then is the selector lever lock released.
Depress the brake pedal and keep
it depressed.
Shift the transmission to position
D or R.
Release the parking brake.
Release the brake pedal.
Carefully depress the accelerator
pedal.
If a warning tone sounds and the Release Park. Brake message appears in the multifunction display, the parking brake is still applied. Release the parking brake.
The vehicle locks centrally once
you have
pulled away. The locking knobs in the doors
drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at
any time.
You can also deactivate the automatic
locking feature.
Upshifts take place at higher engine speeds after a cold start. This helps the catalytic converter to reach its operating temperature more quickly.
See also:
Cruise control lever
1 To store the current speed or a higher
speed
2 To store the current speed or a lower
speed
3 To deactivate DISTRONIC
4 To store the current speed or to call up
the last stored speed ...
Loading guidelines
WARNING
Always fasten items being carried as securely as possible using cargo tie-down
rings and fastening materials appropriate for the weight and size of the load.
In an accident, during ha ...
Transmission positions
Park position
Do not shift the transmission into position P() unless the vehicle
is stationary. The parking lock should not be used as a brake when parking. In addition
to engaging the parking lo ...