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:
Lowering the vehicle
Turn the crank of the jack counterclockwise
until the vehicle is once again
standing firmly on the ground.
Place the jack to one side.
Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a
crosswise patt ...
Performance to Match Looks
Despite its size and 4,650-pound curb weight, the CL550 has performance to
match its looks. It shares its engine and seven-speed automatic transmission
with the S-Class, and as of the 2009 model y ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
Air bags are designed to reduce the incidence
of injuries and fatalities in certain situations:
- frontal impacts (driver's and frontpassenger
front air bags and driver's knee
bag) ...
