Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2011 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 140)

Shift recommendation
The gearshift recommendations assist you in
adopting an economical driving style. The
recommended gear is shown in the
multifunction display.
X Shift gear according to the gearshift
recommendation : shown in the
multifunction display of the instrument
cluster.
Automatic transmission
Important safety notes
G Warning
It is dangerous to shift the automatic
transmission out of parking position
P or
neutral position N if the engine speed is
higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly
on the brake pedal, the vehicle could
accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You
could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear
when the engine is idling normally and when
your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
G Warning!
Keep in mind that turning off the engine alone
only will shift the automatic transmission into
neutral position
N automatically.
Always shift the automatic transmission into
park position
P before turning off the engine.
Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which
could result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
Selector lever
Overview of transmission positions
Selector lever
P
Park position with selector lever lock
R Reverse
N Neutral
D Drive
Transmission position display
:
Transmission position display
Displays on the cover beside the selector
lever also indicate the current position of the
selector lever.
The displays light up when the SmartKey is
inserted in the ignition lock. The displays go
out when the SmartKey is removed from the
ignition lock.
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Automatic transmission
Driving and parking
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