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Driving and parking, Automatic transmission – Mercedes-Benz C-Coupe 2015 Owners Manual User Manual

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Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M

M Solutions

The engine is not run-

ning smoothly and is

misfiring.

There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechanical

component of the engine management system.

X

Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly.

X

Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist

workshop.

Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic con-

verter and damage it.

The coolant tempera-

ture gauge shows a

value above 248 ‡

(120 †).

The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine

is no longer being cooled sufficiently.

X

Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant to

cool down.

X

Check the coolant level (

Y

page 275). Observe the warning

notes as you do so and add coolant if necessary.

Automatic transmission

Important safety notes

G

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.

G

WARNING

The automatic transmission switches to neu-

tral 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 vehi-

cle from rolling away by applying the parking

brake.

Selector lever

Overview of transmission positions

Example: selector lever
j

Park position with selector lever lock

k

Reverse gear

i

Neutral

h

Drive

Automatic transmission

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Driving

and

parking

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