2008 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 191

Controls in detail 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. Warning! G Make sure that absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals' range of movement. Keep the driver's footwell clear of all obstacles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure that the pedals still have sufficient clearance. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. This could lead to accidents and injury. i During the brief warm-up, transmission upshifting is delayed. This allows the catalytic converter (gasoline engine) or the oxidation catalyst (diesel engine) to heat up more quickly to operating temperature. Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position 190