Manual transmission, Important safety notes, Gear lever – Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2011 Owners Manual User Manual
Page 139: Engaging reverse gear, Driving and parking
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 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
page 240). Observe the warning
notes as you do so and add coolant if necessary.
Manual transmission
Important safety notes
G
Warning
When working on the vehicle, engage the
parking brake and shift the manual
transmission into the
1st gear or reverse R.
The vehicle could otherwise roll away, which
could result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
Gear lever
Gear lever
k
Reverse
1 to 6
Forward gears
!
When shifting between
5th and 6th gear,
you should always push the gear lever all
the way to the right. You could otherwise
shift unintentionally into
3rd or 4th gear
and damage the transmission.
If you shift down at too high a speed
(transmission braking), this can cause the
engine to overrev, leading to engine
damage.
Never hold the vehicle stopped on a hill by
using the clutch pedal. There is otherwise
a risk of damaging the clutch.
Engaging reverse gear
!
Only shift into reverse gear R when the
vehicle is stationary as you can otherwise
damage the transmission.
X
Stop the vehicle.
X
Depress the clutch pedal fully.
X
Shift to neutral.
X
Move the gear lever firmly to the left
beyond the point of resistance and then
forwards.
Manual transmission
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Driving and parking
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