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:
Setting the rear-compartment air vents
Setting the center vents in the rear compartment
Setting the center vents in the rear compartment
1 Rear-compartment air vent thumbwheel
2 Rear-compartment air vent, right
3 Rear control panel f ...
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number (VIN) can
be found in the following locations:
• on the vehicle identification plate
• at the lower edge of the windshield
In addition to being stamped on the veh ...
Defrosting the windshield
You can use this function to defrost the
windshield or to defrost the inside of the
windshield and the side windows.
You should only select the defrosting
function until the windshield is ...