Driving and parking, Automatic transmission – Mercedes-Benz C-Sedan 2014 Owners Manual User Manual

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Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

The engine is not

running smoothly and

is misfiring.

There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechanical

component of the engine management system.

X

Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly.

X

Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist

workshop.

Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic

converter and damage it.

The coolant

temperature gauge

shows a value above

248 ‡ (120 †).

The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine

is no longer being cooled sufficiently.

X

Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant

to cool down.

X

Check the coolant level (

Y

page 290). Observe the warning

notes as you do so and add coolant if necessary.

Automatic transmission

Important safety notes

G

WARNING

If the engine speed is above the idling speed

and you engage transmission position D or

R, the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There

is a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position D or R,

always firmly depress the brake pedal and do

not simultaneously accelerate.

G

WARNING

The automatic transmission switches to

neutral position N when you switch off the

engine. The vehicle may roll away. There is a

risk of an accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch

to parking position P. Prevent the parked

vehicle from rolling away by applying the

parking brake.

Selector lever

Overview of transmission positions

Example: selector lever
j

Park position with selector lever lock

k

Reverse gear

i

Neutral

h

Drive

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Automatic transmission

Driving

and

parking

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