Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Gear selector lever position
Effect
Effect
The SmartKey can only be
removed from the starter switch
with the gear selector lever in
position P. With the SmartKey
removed, the gear selector lever
is locked in position P.
ë Neutral
Effect
No power is transmitted from the
ì Park position
engine to the drive axle. When
the brakes are released, the
vehicle can be moved freely
(pushed or towed).
Gear selector lever position
when the vehicle is parked. Place
gear selector lever in position P
only when vehicle is stopped.
The park position is not intended
to serve as a brake when the
vehicle is parked. Rather, the
driver should always set the
parking brake in addition to
placing the gear selector lever in
position P to secure the vehicle.
í Reverse gear
To avoid damage to the trans-
mission, never engage N while
driving.
Place gear selector lever in
position R only when vehicle is
stopped.
If the ESP is deactivated or
malfunctioning:
Move gear selector lever to N
only if the vehicle is in danger of
skidding, e.g. on icy roads.
ê Drive
The transmission shifts
automatically. All forward gears
are available.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz S430, Mercedes-Benz S500, Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz S600 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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