Mercedes-Benz 2001 E -Class Wagon User Manual
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Automatic transmission
Technical
data
Instruments 
and controls
Operation
Driving
Instrument
cluster display
Practical hints
Car care
Index
Selector lever position
The current selector lever position is indicated in the 
gear range indicator display. The automatic gear 
shifting process can be adapted to specific operating 
conditions using the selector lever.
Park position
The park position is to be used when parking the 
vehicle. Engage only with the vehicle stopped. 
The park position is not intended to serve as a 
brake when the vehicle is parked. Rather, the 
driver should always use the parking brake in 
addition to placing the selector lever in park to 
secure the vehicle. 
Note:
The electronic key can only be removed from the 
steering lock with the selector lever in 
position “P”. With the electronic key removed, the 
selector lever is locked in position “P”.
With a malfunction in the vehicle’s electrical 
system the selector lever could remain locked in 
position “P”. To unlock the selector lever 
manually, see page 290.
Reverse gear
Shift to reverse gear only with the vehicle 
stopped. 
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