Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2007 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 198)

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Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
If you want the gear position to remain in
neutral position N, e.g. when taking the
vehicle through an automatic conveyor
type car wash, observe the following
instructions. Vehicles with SmartKey:
̈ With the vehicle at a standstill and the
ignition switched on shift the automatic
transmission to neutral position N.
̈ If engaged, release the parking brake
(
୴ page 60).
̈ Switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey in the starter switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
̈ With the vehicle at a standstill, depress
the brake pedal and keep it pressed.
̈ With the ignition switched on shift the
automatic transmission to park
position P.
̈ Release the brake pedal.
̈ Remove the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button from the starter switch
(
୴ page 43).
̈ Insert the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* into the starter switch.
̈ Switch on the ignition.
̈ Depress the brake pedal.
̈ Shift the automatic transmission to
neutral position N.
̈ Release the brake pedal.
̈ If engaged, release the parking brake
(
୴ page 60).
̈ Switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* in the
starter switch.
Warning!
G
When leaving the SmartKey or SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO* in the starter switch, do
not leave children unattended in the vehicle.
It is possible for children to switch on the
ignition which could result in unsupervised
use of vehicle equipment.
A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle
could result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
! Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any other
reason in neutral position N can result in
transmission damage that is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.