Mercedes-Benz 2013 E Class Coupe - Manual (Page 171)

HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS: if the
vehicle is braked using the HOLD function or
DISTRONIC PLUS, the automatic
transmission shifts automatically to
transmission position
P. In addition, at least
one of the following conditions must be
fulfilled:
R
the engine is switched off.
R
the driver's door is open and the seat belt
is not in the buckle.
Engaging park position P in AMG
vehicles
X When the vehicle is stationary, press P
button :.
Engaging reverse gear R
!
Only shift the automatic transmission to
R when the vehicle is stationary.
X When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up past the
first point of resistance.
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.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R
release the parking brake.
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position
P
R
Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
X When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down
to the first point of resistance.
If the engine has been switched off, the
automatic transmission automatically shifts
to
N.
If the automatic transmission is to remain in
neutral
N, e.g. for washing the vehicle in car
washes with a towing device, please observe
the following instructions:
Using the SmartKey:
R
Make sure that the ignition is switched on.
R
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal and keep it depressed.
R
Shift to neutral N.
R
Release the brake pedal.
R
If the parking brake is engaged, release it.
R
Switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey in the ignition lock.
Using KEYLESS-GO:
R
Make sure that the ignition is switched on.
R
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal and keep it depressed.
R
Engage park position P.
R
Release the brake pedal.
R
Remove the Start/Stop button from the
ignition lock.
R
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
R
Switch on the ignition.
Automatic transmission
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Driving and parking
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