Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2007 User Manual
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Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Even though this is possible, make it a practice
to always shift into park position P before turning
off the engine and remove the SmartKey from
the starter switch, or when using KEYLESS-GO*,
before turning off the engine with the start/stop
button and opening the driver’s door.
!
If you want the gear position to remain in
neutral position N (for example when the vehicle
is pulled through a car wash)
ț
do not remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch
or, when using KEYLESS-GO*
ț
do not turn off the engine using the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button* and open
the driver’s door
Otherwise, the automatic transmission will shift
to park position P and lock the wheels, prevent-
ing the vehicle from being pulled through a car
wash.
Effect
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Reverse gear
Shift into reverse gear R only
when the vehicle is stopped.
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Neutral
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive axle. When
the brakes are released, the
vehicle can be moved freely
(pushed or towed).
To avoid damage to the automat-
ic transmission, avoid shifting
into neutral position N while
driving.
If the ESP
®
is deactivated or
malfunctioning:
Shift into neutral position N only
if the vehicle is in danger of
skidding, e.g. on icy roads.
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Drive
The automatic transmission
shifts automatically. All forward
gears are available.
!
Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any other
reason in neutral position N can result in auto-
matic transmission damage that is not covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Warning!
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Getting out of your vehicle without shifting
into park position P is dangerous. Also, park
position P alone is not intended to or capa-
ble of preventing your vehicle from moving,
possibly hitting people or objects.
Always set the electric parking brake in
addition to shifting to park position P
When parked on an incline, turn the front
wheels towards the road curb.
Do not park this vehicle in areas where com-
bustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system, as these materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.