Changing gear

The automatic transmission shifts to the individual gears automatically when it is in transmission position D. This automatic gearshifting behavior is determined by:
• a shift range restriction, if selected
• the selected drive program E/S or, for AMG vehicles, C/S/M
• the position of the accelerator pedal
• the road speed

    See also:

    Lowering the vehicle
    ► Place the ratchet wrench onto the hexagon nut of the jack so that the letters AB are visible. ► Turn the ratchet wrench until the vehicle is once again standing firmly on the gro ...

    Engaging park position P
    Push the DIRECT SELECT lever in the direction of arrow P. The automatic transmission shifts automatically into park position P if you open the driver's door when the vehicle is stationary o ...

    General notes
    WARNING If the vehicle becomes trapped in snow, ensure that snow is kept away from the exhaust pipe and from around the vehicle as long as the engine is running. Otherwise, poisonous carbon ...