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open a front door, the automatic transmission
will shift into park position P automatically.
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Warning!
Keep in mind that turning off the engine
alone only will shift the automatic
transmission into neutral position N
automatically.
Always shift the automatic transmission
into park position P before turning off the
engine.
Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which
could result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
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Moving the gear selector lever up or down
shifts the automatic transmission out of
park position P.
DISTRONIC Plus:
The automatic transmission will shift into
park position P automatically when
DISTRONIC Plus brings your vehicle to a
standstill, and at least one of the following
conditions is met:
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The engine is turned off.
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The driver’s door is opened and the seat
belt is not inserted in the seat belt buckle.
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The hood lock is released.
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The trunk lid is opened while the automatic
transmission is in reverse gear R.
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The vehicle is stationary for an extended
period of time.
In addition to shifting into park position P, the
electronic parking brake will engage
automatically.
Shifting into neutral position N
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With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the
brake pedal and move the gear selector
lever up or down to the resistance point to
select neutral position N.
When you turn off the engine, the automatic
transmission will shift into neutral position
N automatically.
SmartKey: Removing the SmartKey from the
starter switch or opening a front door after
turning off the engine will shift the automatic
transmission into park position P
automatically.
KEYLESS-GO: Opening a front door after
turning off the engine will shift the automatic
transmission into park position P
automatically.
Remaining in neutral position N
If you want the automatic transmission to
remain in neutral position N, e.g. when taking
the vehicle through an automatic conveyor-
type car wash, observe the following
instructions:
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Warning!
When leaving the SmartKey in the starter
switch, do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle. It is possible for children to
switch on the ignition which could result in
unsupervised use of vehicle equipment.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment
could result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
With SmartKey:
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Make sure the ignition is switched on.
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With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the
brake pedal and keep it pressed.
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Shift the automatic transmission into
neutral position N.
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Release the brake pedal.
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If engaged, manually release the electronic
parking brake.
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Switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey in the starter switch.
Controls in detail
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