Mercedes-Benz 2013 GLS Class - Manual (Page 169)

The current transmission position and drive
program appear in the multifunction display.
i The arrows in the transmission position
display show how and into which transmis-
sion positions you can change using the
DIRECT SELECT lever.
Engaging park position P
!
If the engine speed is too high, do not shift
the automatic transmission directly from
D to R, from R to D or directly to P. Other-
wise, the automatic transmission could be
damaged.
j
Park position with parking lock
k
Reverse gear
i
Neutral
h
Drive
X Push the DIRECT SELECT lever in the direc-
tion of arrow
P.
i The automatic transmission shifts into
park position P automatically:
R
if you open the driver's door while the
vehicle is stationary in transmission posi-
tion
D or R
R
if you open the door while travelling at
very low speeds in transmission position
D or R
i Depressing the brake and pushing the
DIRECT SELECT lever up or down disen-
gages the parking lock. The transmission is
in
N neutral.
In order to shift from park position P
directly into R or D:
R
depress the brake pedal and
R
push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or
down past the first point of resistance
Engaging reverse gear R
!
Only shift the automatic transmission to
R when the vehicle is stationary.
X Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up past the
first point of resistance.
Shifting to neutral (N)
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R
open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R
operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R
shift the automatic transmission out of
parking position P.
R start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children or animals unattended in the vehicle.
Always keep the key out of reach of children.
X Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down
to the first point of resistance.
Engaging drive position D
X Push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past
the first point of resistance.
Automatic transmission
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Driving and parking
Z