Transmission positions
Park position
Do not shift the transmission into position P(Y page 155) unless the vehicle is stationary. The parking lock should not be used as a brake when parking. In addition to engaging the parking lock, you must always apply the electric parking brake to secure the vehicle.
If the vehicle electronics are malfunctioning, the transmission may be locked in position P. Have the vehicle electronics checked at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, immediately.
The automatic transmission shifts
to P automatically if you:
- remove the SmartKey
- switch off the engine when in R
or D and open one of the front
doors
Reverse gear
Only shift the transmission to R when the vehicle is stationary.
Neutral
Do not shift the transmission to N while driving. Otherwise, the automatic transmission could be damaged.
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:
only shift the transmission to position N if the vehicle is in danger of skidding, e.g. on icy roads.
If you switch off the engine using the SmartKey or the Start/Stop button, the automatic transmission shifts to neutral N automatically.
Rolling in neutral N can damage the drive train.
Drive
The automatic transmission changes gear automatically. All forward gears are available.
See also:
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section
EBD monitors and controls the brake
pressure on the rear wheels to improve
driving stability while braking.
WARNING
If EBD has malfu ...
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
This is a unique identifier which can be used
by a tire manufacturer to identify tires, for
example for a product recall, and thus identify
the purchasers. The TIN is made up of the
manufactur ...
Switching to MUSIC REGISTER
Select Audio in the main function bar by
sliding and turning
the COMAND
controller and press to confirm.
If MUSIC REGISTER was the last mode
selected, it is now switched on.
If another au ...