Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2015 - Manual (Page 161)

: Transmission position display
; Drive program display
Engaging park position P
!
If the engine speed is too high or the vehi-
cle is moving, do not shift the automatic
transmission directly from D to R, from R to
D or directly to P. The automatic transmis-
sion could otherwise be damaged.
j Park position with parking lock
k Reverse gear
i Neutral
h Drive
X Push the DIRECT SELECT lever in the direc-
tion of arrow P.
Transmission position display P is shown in
the multifunction display.
Depressing the brake and pushing the
DIRECT SELECT lever up or down disengages
the parking lock. The transmission is in N
neutral.
In order to shift from park position P directly
into R or D:
R depress the brake pedal and
R
push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down
past the first point of resistance
Engaging park position P automatically
Park position P is automatically engaged if:
R
you switch off the engine using the Smart-
Key and remove the SmartKey
R you switch off the engine using the Smart-
Key or using the Start/Stop button and
open the driver's door or front-passenger
door
R the driver's door is opened when the vehi-
cle is stationary or driving at very low speed
and the transmission is in position D or R
Under certain conditions, the automatic
transmission shifts automatically to transmis-
sion position P if the HOLD function or
DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. Observe the
information on the HOLD function
(
Y
page 192) and on DISTRONIC PLUS
(
Y
page 185).
Engaging reverse gear R
!
Only shift the automatic transmission to R
when the vehicle is stationary.
X
If the transmission is in position D or N:
push the DIRECT SELECT lever up past the
first point of resistance.
X
If the transmission is in position P: depress
the brake pedal and push the DIRECT
SELECT lever up past the first point of
resistance.
The ECO start/stop function is not available
when reverse gear is engaged. Further infor-
mation on the ECO start/stop function
(
Y
page 153).
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.
Automatic transmission
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Driving
and
parking
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