Mercedes-Benz 2013 M Class - Manual (Page 168)

P Park position with parking lock
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
D Drive
X Push the DIRECT SELECT lever in the
direction of arrow
P.
i The automatic transmission shifts into
park position P automatically:
R
if you open the driver's door while the
vehicle is stationary in transmission
position
D or R
R
if you open the door while traveling at
very low speeds in transmission position
D or R
Engaging park position P automatically
Park position P is automatically engaged if:
R
you switch off the engine using the
SmartKey and remove the SmartKey
R
you switch off the engine using the Start/
Stop button and open one of the front doors
R
the HOLD ( Y page 207) or DISTRONIC
PLUS ( Y page 194) function brake your
vehicle until it is stationary and at least one
of the following conditions is fulfilled:
- there is a system malfunction.
- the vehicle is on a steep uphill or downhill
gradient. The electric parking brake is
then also applied.
Engaging reverse gear R
!
Only shift the automatic transmission to
R when the vehicle is stationary.
X When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up past the
first point of resistance.
Shifting to neutral N
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R
open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R
operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R
shift the automatic transmission out of
parking position P.
R
starting the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
X When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down
to the first point of resistance.
If the engine has been switched off, the
automatic transmission automatically shifts
to
N.
If you want the automatic transmission to
remain in neutral
N, e.g. when having the
vehicle cleaned in an automatic car wash with
a towing system, observe the following notes:
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Automatic transmission
Driving and parking