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Driving and parking
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someone or something. Only shift into gear
when the engine is idling normally and
when your right foot is firmly on the brake
pedal.
!
Only shift the automatic transmission into
reverse gear R or park position P when the
vehicle is stopped. Otherwise the
automatic transmission could be damaged.
X
Depress the brake pedal.
The gear selector lever lock is released.
X
Shift the automatic transmission into drive
position D or reverse gear R.
i
Shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P is only possible with the
brake pedal depressed.
Only depressing the brake pedal releases
the gear selector lever lock.
X
Wait for the gear selection process to
complete before setting the vehicle in
motion.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
If engaged, release the parking brake.
X
Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.
After a cold start, the automatic transmission
shifts at a higher engine revolution. This
allows the catalytic converter to reach its
operating temperature earlier.
For more information on driving, see “Driving
instructions” (Y page 260).
Problems while driving
The engine runs erratically and misfires
R
An ignition cable may be damaged.
R
The engine electronics may not be
operating properly.
R
Unburned gasoline may have entered the
catalytic converter and damaged it.
X
Give very little gas.
X
Have the problem checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
The coolant temperature is above
248‡ (120†)
The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling
the engine.
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon
as possible.
X
Turn off the engine immediately.
X
Allow the engine and coolant to cool off.
X
Check the coolant level and add coolant if
necessary (Y page 232).
In case of accident
If the vehicle is leaking fuel:
X
Do not start the engine under any
circumstances.
X
Exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the
roadway.
X
Notify local fire and/or police authorities.
If the extent of the damage cannot be
determined:
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call Roadside Assistance.
If no damage on major assemblies, fuel
system, and engine mount can be
determined:
X
Start the engine in the usual manner.
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