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:
Unlocking and opening doors from
the inside
If the vehicle has previously been locked with
the SmartKey, opening a door from the inside
will trigger the anti-theft alarm system.
Switch off the alarm .
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Stowage areas
Stowage compartments
Important safety notes
WARNING
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or
cargo ...
Installing/removing the towing eye
Installing the towing eye
Example: towing eye mounting covers
1 Front cover
2 Back cover
Vehicles with a trailer tow hitch: if possible, connect the towbar to the
trailer tow hitch .
The ...