Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 202)

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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
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 transmission will shift
to
P and lock the wheels, preventing
the vehicle from being pulled through a
car wash.
Effect
í Reverse gear
Shift into reverse gear R only
when the vehicle is stopped.
ë 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 trans-
mission, never shift 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.
ê Drive
The transmission shifts
automatically. All forward gears
are available.
!
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.
Warning!
G
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 parking brake in addition to
shifting to park position P ( ୴ page 65).
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.