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Automatic transmission
X
Shift the transmission to position P.
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The transmission position display in the
multifunction display shows P.
Starting procedure with the SmartKey
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 3 in the
ignition lock (Y page 129) and release it as
soon as the engine is running.
Using KEYLESS-GO to start the engine
G
Warning!
As long as the SmartKey is in your vehicle, the
vehicle can be started. Therefore, never leave
children unattended in the vehicle, as they
could otherwise accidentally start the engine.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do
not leave children unattended in the vehicle,
or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A
child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could
result in an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
i
The Start/Stop button can be used to
start the vehicle without inserting the
SmartKey in the ignition lock. The
SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
X
The Start/Stop button must be inserted in
the ignition lock.
i
To start the engine with the SmartKey
instead of with KEYLESS-GO, remove the
Start/Stop button from the ignition lock.
X
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X
Press the Start/Stop button once
(Y page 129).
The engine starts.
Pulling away
Automatic transmission
G
Warning
It is dangerous to shift AUTOTRONIC out of
parking position P or neutral position N if the
engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your
foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the
vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in
reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle
and hit someone or something. Only shift into
gear when the engine is idling normally and
when your right foot is firmly on the brake
pedal.
i
It is only possible to shift the transmission
from position P to the desired position if
you depress the brake pedal. Only then is
the selector lever lock released.
X
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X
Shift the transmission to position D or R.
X
Wait until the gear change is completed
before pulling away.
X
Release the parking brake (Y page 143).
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.
!
If a warning tone sounds and the
Release Park. Brake message appears
in the instrument cluster, the parking brake
is still applied. Release the parking brake.
i
The vehicle locks centrally once you have
pulled away. The locking knobs in the doors
drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at
any time.
You can also deactivate the automatic
locking feature (Y page 173).
i
Upshifts take place at higher engine
speeds after a cold start. This helps the
catalytic converter to reach its operating
temperature more quickly.
Driving
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Driving and parking
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