Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Automatic transmission
WARNING
It is dangerous to shift the automatic
transmission out of parking position P or
neutral position N if the engine speed is
higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly
on the brake pedal, the vehicle could
accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You
could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into
gear
when the engine is idling normally and when
your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
It is only possible to shift the transmission from position P to the desired position if you depress the brake pedal. Only then is the parking lock released. If you do not depress the brake pedal, you can move the DIRECT SELECT lever but the parking lock remains engaged.
•► Depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed.
•► Shift the transmission to position D or R.
•► Release the parking brake.
•► Release the brake pedal.
•► Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.
If a warning tone sounds and the Release Park. Brake message appears in the multifunction display, the parking brake is still applied. Release the parking brake.
The vehicle locks centrally once you have pulled away. The locking knobs in the doors drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at any time.
You can also deactivate the automatic locking feature
Upshifts take place at higher engine speeds after a cold start. This helps the catalytic converter to reach its operating temperature more quickly.
Pulling away
...Hill start assist
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Shift position purpose
*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the
D position for normal driving.
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Heated mirrors (if so equipped)
Some outside mirrors can be heated to defrost,
defog, or de-ice for improved visibility. For additional
information, see “Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch” in the “Instruments ...