2006 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 198
2006 Mercedes R-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Automatic transmission Automatic transmission For information on driving with an automatic transmission see "Automatic transmission" ( page 53). Your vehicle's transmission adapts its gear shifting process to your individual driving style by continually adjusting the shift points up or down. These shift point adjustments are performed based on current operating and driving conditions. If the operating conditions change, the automatic transmission reacts by adjusting its shift program. Gear selector lever The gear selector lever is located on the right of the steering column. Shifting from P to N Warning! G i During the brief warm-up, transmission upshifting is delayed. This allows the catalytic converter to heat up more quickly to operating temperature. Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission It is dangerous to shift the automatic transmission out of park position P or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal. P Park position R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position Moving the gear selector lever up or down shifts the automatic transmission out of park position P: Depress the brake pedal and keep it pressed. Move gear selector lever up or down to resistance point to select neutral position N. 197