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 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 parking brake.
- switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey in the ignition lock.
See also:
Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts to the individual gears automatically when
it is in transmission position D. This automatic gearshifting behavior is determined
by:
a shift range restriction, ...
Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catal ...
Notes on the Operator's Manual
This Operator's Manual contains a great deal
of helpful information. We urge you to read it
carefully and familiarize yourself with the
vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer ser ...