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:
Shift ranges
Introduction
In transmission position D, you can use the steering wheel paddle shifters to
restrict or derestrict the shift range for the automatic transmission .
The shift range selected i ...
Air bags
Important safety notes
WARNING
Air bags are designed to reduce the incidence
of injuries and fatalities in certain situations:
• frontal impacts (driver's and frontpassenger
front air bags and dr ...
Setting climate control to automatic
WARNING
If you switch off the cooling function, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions are warm. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Window fogging may impair
visibility and enda ...