Automatic transmission, Important safety notes, Direct select lever – Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 2011 User Manual

Page 276: Driving and parking

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Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

The engine is not
running smoothly and
is misfiring.

There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or a mechanical
component of the engine management system.

X

Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly.

X

Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic
converter and damage it.

The coolant
temperature gauge
shows a value above
248 ‡(120 †).

The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine
is no longer being cooled sufficiently.

X

Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant
to cool down.

X

Check the coolant level (

Y

page 407). Observe the warning

notes as you do so and add coolant if necessary.

Automatic transmission

Important safety notes

G

Warning

It is dangerous to shift AUTOTRONIC out of
parking position

P or neutral position N if the

engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your
foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the
vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in
reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle
and hit someone or something. Only shift into
gear when the engine is idling normally and
when your right foot is firmly on the brake
pedal.

G

Warning!

Keep in mind that turning off the engine alone
only will shift AUTOTRONIC into neutral
position

N automatically.

Always shift AUTOTRONIC into park position
P before turning off the engine.
Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which
could result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.

DIRECT SELECT lever

Overview of transmission positions

The DIRECT SELECT lever is on the right of the
steering column.

P

Park position with parking lock

R

Reverse

N

Neutral

D

Drive

i

The DIRECT SELECT lever always returns

to its original position. The current
transmission position

P, R, N or D appears

in the transmission position display
(

Y

page 276) in the multifunction display.

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Automatic transmission

Driving and parking

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