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 or driving at very low speed, and the transmission is in position D or R. This function depends on the date of manufacture of your vehicle.
If the engine speed is too high or the vehicle is moving, do not shift the automatic transmission directly from D to R, from R to D or directly to P. The automatic transmission could otherwise be damaged.
HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS: the automatic transmission automatically switches to transmission position P if the vehicle is braked by the HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS. In addition, at least one of the following conditions must be fulfilled:
- the engine is switched off.
- the driver's door is open and the seat belt
is not in the buckle.
See also:
Opening
You can open the tailgate automatically using
the SmartKey or the handle in the tailgate.
- Press and hold the
button on the
SmartKey until the tailgate opens.
or
- When the tailgate is unl ...
Hazard warning lamps
The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if:
- an air bag is deployed.
- the vehicle is slowed down severely from a
speed of over 45 mph(70 km/h) and comes
to a halt.
- To switch on ...
Resetting
Reset the sliding sunroof if it does not move
smoothly.
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
Raise the sliding sunroof fully at the rear.
Keep the switch pressed for
...