Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class 2013 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 120)

The transmission could be damaged.
i The E-SELECT lever always returns to its
original position.
The current transmission position P, R, N
or D appears in the transmission position
display in the multifunction display.
If you wish to select a transmission position
or to disengage park position P, the engine
must be running.
Engaging park position P
X When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X Press the P button in the center console.
i Park position P is disengaged if you:
R depress the brake pedal and
R push the E-SELECT lever forwards or
back to the first point of resistance
The transmission shifts to neutral N.
To shift directly from P to R:
X
Depress the brake pedal and push the
E-SELECT lever forwards past the first
point of resistance.
To shift directly from P to D:
X Depress the brake pedal and push the
E-SELECT lever back past the first
point of resistance.
Engaging park position P automatically
Park position is engaged automatically in the
following circumstances:
R if you switch off the engine using the Start/
Stop button and open the driver's or front-
passenger door.
R if you remove the SmartKey from the
ignition lock.
R if you open the door while traveling at low
speed in transmission position D or R.
Shifting to neutral N
X When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X
Push the E-SELECT lever forwards or back
to the first point of resistance.
i If you use the E-SELECT lever to shift the
transmission to N before switching off the
engine, the transmission remains for
approximately 30 minutes in N. If you open
the driver's or front-passenger door during
this period, the transmission automatically
shifts to P.
The transmission remains in N if:
R the SmartKey is in the ignition lock and
R you use the E-SELECT lever to shift the
transmission to N before switching the
engine off
This still applies if you open the driver's or
front-passenger door.
Further information is available in the "Car
wash" section (
Y
page 219).
Engaging reverse gear R
X
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X Push the E-SELECT lever forward past the
first point of resistance.
Shifting to transmission position D
X When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X
Push the E-SELECT lever back past the first
point of resistance.
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AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission
Driving
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parking