DIRECT SELECT lever
Overview of transmission positions
The DIRECT SELECT lever is on the right of the steering column.
P Park position with parking lock
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
D Drive
The DIRECT SELECT lever always returns
to its original position. The current
transmission position P, R, N or D appears
in the transmission position display in the multifunction display.
Engaging park position P
► Push the DIRECT SELECT lever in the direction of arrow P.
The automatic transmission shifts
automatically into park position P if you
open the driver's door when the vehicle is
stationary or driving at very low speed, and
the transmission is in position D or R.
If the engine speed is too high or the
vehicle is moving, do not shift the
automatic transmission directly from D to
R, from R to D or directly to P. The
automatic transmission could otherwise be
damaged.
Engaging reverse gear R
Only shift the automatic transmission to
R when the vehicle is stationary.
► When the vehicle is stationary, depress
the
brake pedal.
► Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up past the
first point of resistance.
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.
Shifting to transmission position D
► When the vehicle is stationary, depress
the
brake pedal.
► Push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past
the first point of resistance.
See also:
Overhead control panel
1 Switches the lefthand
reading lamp on/off
2 Switches the rear
interior lighting on/off
3 Switches the
automatic interior lighting
control on/off
4 Switches the front
interior lighti ...
Operating the on-board computer
The on-board computer is activated as soon
as you turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
You can control the multifunction display and
the settings in the on-board computer using ...
Turn signal lamp (halogen headlamps)
Due to their location, have the bulbs in the
left-hand headlamp changed at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
•► Switch off the lights.
•► ...