2001 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 242

Manual transmission Stop the vehicle completely before shifting into reverse; to shift into reverse, pull the gearshift lever up. Do not exceed the maximum engine speed in the individual gears. Refer to tachometer (see page 91) for engine speeds. Important! When vehicle is parked, always be sure to engage first or reverse gear and firmly set parking brake. When parked on an incline, also turn front wheel towards the road curb. Downshifting gears leading to overrevving the engine can result in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Do not exceed engine speed limits, see page 91. Warning! On slippery road surfaces as well as high engine speeds, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control. See illustration for gearshift lever positions corresponding to the individual gears. Manual transmission Instruments and controls Operation Driving 233 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index