Mercedes-Benz 2012 B Class - Manual (Page 144)

Remaining in neutral N
If the automatic transmission is to remain in
neutral
N, e.g. for washing the vehicle in car
washes with a towing device, please observe
the following instructions:
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.
R
Make sure that the ignition is switched on.
R
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal and keep it depressed.
R
Shift to neutral N.
R
Release the brake pedal.
R
If the electric parking brake is engaged,
release it.
R
Switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey in the ignition lock.
Engaging drive position D
X When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X Push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past
the first point of resistance.
Transmission positions
B Park position
Do not shift the transmission into
position
P unless the vehicle is
stationary ( Y page 149). The
parking lock should not be used as
a brake when parking. Always
apply the electronic parking brake
in addition to the parking lock in
order to secure the vehicle.
If the vehicle electronics are
malfunctioning, the transmission
may be locked in position
P.
Have the vehicle electronics
checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop.
C Reverse gear
Only shift the transmission to
R
when the vehicle is stationary.
A Neutral
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the brakes will allow you
to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to
push it or tow it.
If ESP
® is deactivated or faulty:
only shift the transmission to
position
N if the vehicle is in danger
of skidding, e.g. on icy roads.
When you switch off the engine, the
automatic transmission
automatically shifts into neutral
N.
7 Drive
The automatic transmission
changes gear automatically. All
forward gears are available.
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Automatic transmission
Driving and parking