Overview of transmission positions

The DIRECT SELECT lever is on the right of the steering column.

P Park position with parking lock

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:

    SmartKey
    0 To remove the SmartKey (shift the transmission to position P) 1 Power supply for some consumers, such as the windshield wipers 2 Ignition (power supply for all consumers) and drive position 3 T ...

    Interior
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    Shifting to neutral N
    •► When the vehicle is stationary, depress the brake pedal. •► Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down to the first point of resistance. If the engine has been switched off, the au ...