2001 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 246

Selector lever position Park position The park position is to be used when parking the vehicle. Engage only with the vehicle stopped. The park position is not intended to serve as a brake when the vehicle is parked. Rather, the driver should always use the parking brake in addition to placing the selector lever in park to secure the vehicle. Note: The electronic key can only be removed from the starter switch with the selector lever in position "P". With the electronic key removed, the selector lever is locked in position "P". 1 Program mode indicator, see page 241 2 Gear range indicators The current selector lever position is highlighted in the gear range indicator display (2), as well as shown by a red indicator light next to the gear selector lever. The automatic gear shifting process can be adapted to specific operating conditions using the selector lever. Reverse gear Shift to reverse gear only with the vehicle stopped. Dependent on the program mode selector switch position "S" or "W" the maximum speed in the reverse gear is different. However, it is not possible to change the program mode while in reverse. Automatic transmission Instruments and controls Operation Driving 237 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index