2008 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 140

Controls in detail Automatic transmission* Shifting procedure The automatic transmission selects individual gears automatically, depending on: gear selector lever position D ( page 140) with gear ranges ( page 143) the selected program mode (C/S) ( page 144) the position of the accelerator pedal ( page 142) the vehicle speed An additional indication of the current gear selector lever position can be found on the cover of the shifting-gate. The indicators come on when you activate a switch (e.g. unlocking the vehicle or opening a door) and go out after approximately 15 minutes. Warning! G ! Allow engine to warm up under low load use. Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached. Shift into reverse gear R or park position P only when the vehicle is stopped. Avoid spinning of a drive wheel when driving off on slippery road surfaces. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. It is dangerous to shift the gear selector lever 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. When the gear selector lever is in drive position D, you can influence transmission shifting by: limiting the gear range changing gears manually 139