Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 154)

: 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.
Transmission positions
B Park position
Do not shift the transmission into
position
P( Y page 163) 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 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.
A Neutral
Do not shift the transmission to
N
while driving. The transmission
could otherwise be damaged.
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the brakes will allow you
to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to
push it or tow it.
If ESP
® is deactivated or faulty:
only shift the transmission to
position
N if the vehicle is in danger
of skidding, e.g. on icy roads.
! Rolling in neutral N can damage
the drive train.
7 Drive
The automatic transmission
changes gear automatically. All
forward gears are available.
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
E/S(
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R the position of the accelerator pedal
R the road speed
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Automatic transmission
Driving and parking