Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Selector lever - Automatic transmission - Driving and parking - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Owners ManualMercedes-Benz E-Class: Selector lever

Overview of transmission positions

Selector lever in AMG vehicles with P button

Selector lever in AMG vehicles with P button
P Park position with parking lock
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
D Drive

Transmission position and drive program display

1. Transmission position display

1. Transmission position display
2. Drive program display

The indicators light up when the SmartKey is inserted into the ignition lock. The indicators go out when the SmartKey is removed from the ignition lock.

AMG vehicles: the current position of the selector lever is shown by the indicators next to the selector lever.

If the transmission position display in the multifunction display is not working, you should pull away carefully to check whether the desired transmission position is engaged. Ideally, you should select transmission position D and drive program E. Do not restrict the shift range.

    Important safety notes
    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 th ...

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