Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Transmission position and drive
program display
The current transmission position and drive program appear in the multifunction display.
1. Transmission position display
2. Drive program display
The arrows in the transmission position display show how and into which transmission positions you can change using the DIRECT SELECT 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 or S. Do not restrict the shift range.
Overview of transmission positions
The DIRECT SELECT lever is on the right of the
steering column.
P Park position with parking lock
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
D Drive
The DIRECT SELECT lever always returns
to its ori ...
Engaging park position P
•► Push the DIRECT SELECT lever in the
direction of arrow P.
The automatic transmission shifts
automatically into park position P if you
open the driver's door when the vehicle is
sta ...
See also:
Air Bag Warning Light
You will want to have the air bags ready to
inflate for your protection in a collision. The
Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal
circuits and interconnecting wiring associated
with ai ...
Driver’s Seat Power Adjustments
Except LX and EX
See for important safety
information and warnings about how to
properly position the seats and seatbacks.
The controls for the power
adjustable driver’s seat are on the
ou ...
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors
Correctly engage the lower LATCH anchors
Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have
properly engaged and that the child restraint fixing
system is resting snugly against the backrest;
otherwi ...
