Mercedes-Benz E-Wagon 2013 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 163)

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
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.
G
WARNING
HYBRID vehicles: It is imperative that you read
the HYBRID Supplemental Operating
Instructions included in your vehicle literature
portfolio. You may otherwise not receive all
necessary safety information and warning for
the operation of your vehicle.
Selector lever
Overview of transmission positions
Selector lever in AMG vehicles with P button
j
Park position with parking lock
k
Reverse gear
i Neutral
h Drive
Transmission position and drive
program display
!
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.
: Transmission position display
; 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.
Automatic transmission
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Driving and parking
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