Overview of transmission positions
The DIRECT SELECT lever is on the right of the steering column.
P Park position with parking lock
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
D Drive
The DIRECT SELECT lever always returns to its original position. The current transmission position P, R, N or D appears in the transmission position display in the multifunction display.
See also:
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are
permanently driven. Together with ESP®, it
improves the traction of your vehicle
whenever a drive wheel spins due to
insufficient grip.
WARNING
If a ...
Summer tires
- Optionally, tires with a maximum speed of
over 149 mph (240 km/h) may have "ZR"
in the size description depending on the
manufacturer (e.g. 245/40 ZR 18).
The service specif ...
Calling up a stored parking position
setting
- Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
- Adjust the exterior mirror on the frontpassenger
side with the corresponding
button.
- Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on th ...