Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 144)

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 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 135).
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.
Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts to the
individual gears automatically when it is in
transmission position
D. This automatic
gearshifting behavior is determined by:
R a shift range restriction, if selected
R the selected drive program ( Y page 143)
R
the position of the accelerator pedal
R
the road speed
Driving tips
AMG vehicles
When shifting down, the double-clutch
function is active regardless of the currently
selected drive program. The double-clutch
function reduces load change reactions and
is conducive to a sporty driving style. The
sound generated by the double-clutch
function depends on the drive program
selected.
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
X Vehicles for USA (except AMG
vehicles): fully depress the accelerator
pedal.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
X Vehicles for Canada and AMG vehicles:
depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
Rocking the vehicle free
Rocking the vehicle free by shifting back and
forth between transmission positions
D and
R can help to free a vehicle that has become
stuck in mud or snow. The engine
management system of the vehicle limits
shifting back and forth between transmission
positions
D and R to a maximum speed of
5 mph (9 km/h). To shift back and forth
between transmission positions
D and R,
move the selector lever up and down beyond
the pressure point.
Working on the vehicle
G WARNING
When working on the vehicle, engage the
parking brake and shift the automatic
transmission into park position
P. Otherwise
the vehicle could roll away which could result
in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
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Automatic transmission
Driving and parking