196 controls in detail – Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Owners Manual User Manual
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Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Vehicles with SmartKey:
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With the vehicle at a standstill and the
ignition switched on shift the
automatic transmission to neutral
position N.
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If engaged, release the parking brake
(
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Switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey in the starter switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
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With the vehicle at a standstill, depress
the brake pedal and keep it pressed.
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With the ignition switched on shift the
automatic transmission to park
position P.
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Release the brake pedal.
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Remove the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button from the starter switch
(
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Insert the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* into the starter switch.
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Switch on the ignition.
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Depress the brake pedal.
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Shift the automatic transmission to
neutral position N.
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Release the brake pedal.
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If engaged, release the parking brake
(
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Switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* in the
starter switch.
!
Observe instructions
ț
when taking the vehicle through an
automatic conveyor type car wash
(
ț
when towing the vehicle (
!
Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any other
reason in neutral position N can result in trans-
mission damage that is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Effect
ê
Drive
The transmission shifts
automatically. All forward gears
are available.
Warning!
G
Getting out of your vehicle without shifting
into park position P is dangerous. Also, park
position P alone is not intended to or capa-
ble of preventing your vehicle from moving,
possibly hitting people or objects.
Always set the parking brake in addition to
shifting to park position P (
When parked on an incline, turn the front
wheels towards the road curb.
Do not park this vehicle in areas where com-
bustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system, as these materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.