Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
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Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any other
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Effect
Warning!
reason with gear selector lever in neutral
position N can result in transmission damage
that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
ë Neutral
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
from the starter switch, take it with you, and
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-
tended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. Children could move the
gear selector lever from park position P,
which could result in an accident and/or
serious personal injury.
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive axle. When
the brakes are released, the
vehicle can be moved freely
(pushed or towed).
Warning!
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Getting out of your vehicle with the gear
selector lever not fully engaged in 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.
To avoid damage to the trans-
mission, never engage neutral
position N while driving.
If the ESP is deactivated or
®
malfunctioning:
Move gear selector lever to neu-
tral position N only if the vehicle
is in danger of skidding, e.g. on
icy roads.
Always set the parking brake in addition to
shifting to park position P (୴ page 53).
When parked on an incline, turn the front
wheels towards the road curb.
ê Drive
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.
The transmission shifts
automatically. All forward gears
are available.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W219 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
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