Automatic transmission
Important safety notes
WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed and you engage transmission position D or R, the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position D or R, always firmly depress the brake pedal and do not simultaneously accelerate.
WARNING
The automatic transmission switches to neutral position N when you switch off the engine. The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of an accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch to parking position P. Prevent the parked vehicle from rolling away by applying the parking brake.
- Direct select lever
- Transmission positions
- Driving tips
- Program selector button
- Automatic drive program (AMG vehicles)
- Shift ranges
- Manual drive program
- Problems with the transmission
See also:
Mounting a wheel
Preparing the vehicle
■ Vehicle with emergency spare
wheel: when mounting the emergency spare wheel in the event of a flat tire,
follow the additional notes on vehicle preparation under " ...
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS)
Observe the "Important safety notes" section .
BAS PLUS is only available in vehicles
equipped with DISTRONIC PLUS.
For BAS PLUS to assist you when driving, the
radar sensor syst ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, they could set it in motion by, for
example:
• releasing the parking brake
• shifting the automatic transmission out of
the parking pos ...