Shifting to neutral N
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the brake pedal.
Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down to the first point of resistance.
If the engine has been switched off, the automatic transmission automatically switches to N.
Remaining in neutral N
If the automatic transmission is to remain in neutral N, e.g. for washing the vehicle in car washes with a towing device, please observe the following instructions:
WARNING
When leaving the SmartKey in the starter
switch, do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle. It is possible for children to switch
on the ignition which could result in
unsupervised use of vehicle equipment.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment could
result in an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
Using the SmartKey:
• make sure that the ignition is switched on.
• when the vehicle is stationary, depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
• shift to neutral N.
• release the brake pedal.
• if applied, release the electric parking brake.
• switch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
Using KEYLESS-GO:
• make sure that the ignition is switched on.
• when the vehicle is stationary, depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
• engage park position P.
• release the brake pedal.
• remove the Start/Stop button from the ignition lock.
• insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
• switch on the ignition.
• depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed.
• shift to neutral N.
• release the brake pedal.
• if applied, release the electric parking brake.
• switch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
See also:
Checking the vehicle and trailer weight
- To check that the weights of the towing
vehicle and the trailer comply with the
maximum permissible values, have the
vehicle/trailer combination (including the
driver, passengers, and cargo ...
Notes on regularly inspecting wheels
and tires
WARNING
Regularly check the tires for damage.
Damaged tires can cause tire inflation
pressure loss. As a result, you could lose
control of your vehicle.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. ...
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
parki ...