2008 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 195

Controls in detail Automatic transmission Transmission positions The current transmission position appears in the multifunction display. Effect ! SmartKey: If you turn off the engine using the SmartKey and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or open a front door the transmission will shift to park position P automatically. Keep in mind that turning off the engine with the SmartKey alone only will automatically shift the transmission to neutral position N. ì Park position Shift into park position P only when vehicle is stopped. The park position is not intended to serve as a brake when the vehicle is parked. Rather, the driver should always set the parking brake in addition to shifting into park position P to secure the vehicle. If the vehicle's electrical system is malfunctioning, the automatic transmission could remain locked in park position P. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. 1 Current transmission position ! If the current transmission position does not appear in the multifunction display due to a malfunction, for example, make sure that the automatic transmission is in the desired position by carefully driving off with the transmission in drive position D and program mode S ( page 200) selected. Do not limit the gear range. ! KEYLESS-GO*: If you turn off the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and open a front door, the transmission will shift to park position P automatically. Keep in mind that turning off the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button alone only will automatically shift the transmission to neutral position N. 194