Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 2008 COMAND Manual - Manual (Page 424)

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Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Vehicles with SmartKey:
̈ With the vehicle at a standstill and the
ignition switched on shift the
automatic transmission to neutral
position N.
̈ If engaged, manually release the
electronic parking brake (
୴ page 413).
̈ Switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey in the starter switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
̈ With the vehicle at a standstill, depress
the brake pedal and keep it pressed.
̈ With the ignition switched on shift the
automatic transmission to park
position P.
̈ Release the brake pedal.
̈ Remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button from the starter switch
(
୴ page 366).
̈ Insert the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
into the starter switch.
̈ Switch on the ignition.
̈ Depress the brake pedal.
̈ Shift the automatic transmission to
neutral position N.
̈ Release the brake pedal.
̈ If engaged, manually release the
electronic parking brake (
୴ page 413).
̈ Switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO in the
starter switch.
! Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any other
reason in neutral position N can result in trans-
mission damage that is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
! Observe instructions
ț when taking the vehicle through an
automatic conveyor type car wash
(
୴ page 598)
ț when towing the vehicle ( ୴ page 710)
Effect
ê Drive
The transmission shifts
automatically. All forward gears
are available.
Warning!
G
Getting out of your vehicle without shifting
into park position P is dangerous. Also, park
position P alone is not intended to or capa-
ble of preventing your vehicle from moving,
possibly hitting people or objects.
Always engage the electronic parking brake
( ୴ page 412) in addition to shifting to park
position P.
When parked on an incline, turn the front
wheels towards the road curb.
Do not park this vehicle in areas where com-
bustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system, as these materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.