Mercedes-Benz 2012 A Class - Manual (Page 155)

Engaging reverse gear R
!
Only shift the automatic transmission to
R when the vehicle is stationary.
i The ECO start/stop function is not avail-
able when reverse gear is engaged.
For further information on the ECO start/
stop function, see (
Y page 146).
X Depress the brake pedal while the vehicle
is stationary.
X Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up past the
first point of resistance.
Shifting to neutral (N)
X Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down
to the first point of resistance.
Engaging drive position D
X Depress the brake pedal while the vehicle
is stationary.
X Push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past
the first point of resistance.
Selector lever
Selector lever in AMG vehicles with P button
j
Park position with parking lock
k
Reverse gear
i
Neutral
h
Drive
Transmission position and drive pro-
gram display
Example
:
Transmission position display
;
Drive program display
The current transmission position and drive
program appear in the multifunction display.
Engaging park position P
X When the vehicle is stationary, press P but-
ton :.
Transmission positions
B Park position
This prevents the vehicle from roll-
ing away when stopped. Do not
shift the transmission into position
P unless the vehicle is stationary.
C Reverse gear
Only shift the transmission to
R
when the vehicle is stationary.
Automatic transmission
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Driving and parking
Z