Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2012 - Manual (Page 314)

R remove the Start/Stop button from the
ignition lock.
R
insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
R
switch on the ignition.
R depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
R
shift to neutral N.
R
release the brake pedal.
R if applied, release the electric parking
brake.
R
switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey in the ignition lock.
Transmission position D with ECO
start/stop function activated
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically if the vehicle is
braked to a standstill when in transmission
position
D and the brake is still depressed.
For further information on the ECO start/stop
function (
Y page 306).
Shifting to transmission position D
X When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X Push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past
the first point of resistance.
Transmission position display
The current transmission position is shown in
the multifunction display.
: Transmission position
i 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 (drive program C on AMG vehicles) or S.
Do not restrict the shift range.
Transmission positions
B Park position
Do not shift the transmission into
position
P unless the vehicle is
stationary. The parking lock should
not be used as a brake when
parking. In addition to engaging the
parking lock, you must always
apply the electric parking brake to
secure the vehicle.
If the vehicle electronics are
malfunctioning, the transmission
may be locked in position
P.
Have the vehicle electronics
checked at a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center,
immediately.
C Reverse gear
Only shift the transmission to
R
when the vehicle is stationary.
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Automatic transmission
Driving and parking