Mercedes-Benz 2013 CLA Class - Manual (Page 253)

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To shift out of P
or N
depress brake and
start engine
You have attempted to shift the transmission to position R or D
without starting the engine.
X Start the engine.
X Depress the brake pedal.
i It is only possible to shift the transmission from position P to
the desired position if you depress the brake pedal. Only then
can the parking lock be deactivated. If you do not depress the
brake pedal, the DIRECT SELECT lever can still be moved but
the parking lock remains engaged.
i At transmission fluid temperatures below Ò20 † you can only
shift out of position P into another transmission position when
the engine is running.
Depress brake to
shift out of posi‐
tion P
You have attempted to move the transmission selector lever to
position
R, N or D without depressing the brake pedal.
X Depress the brake pedal.
Risk of vehicle
rolling
Transmission not
in P
The driver's door is open and the transmission is in position R, N
or D.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 162).
Without changing
gear,
consult workshop
You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction.
A warning tone also sounds.
If transmission position
D is selected:
X Drive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the
transmission from position
D.
If transmission position R, N or P is selected:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Only select Park
(P) when
vehicle is station‐
ary
The vehicle is moving.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
Reversing not
poss. Consult work‐
shop
The automatic transmission is malfunctioning. You cannot drive in
reverse.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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