2008 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 406
2008 Mercedes S-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Automatic transmission ! If you turn off the engine using the SmartKey or the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button, the transmission will shift to neutral position N automatically. If you want the gear position to remain in neutral position N, e.g. when taking the vehicle through an automatic conveyor type car wash or when towing the vehicle, observe the following instructions. Warning! Vehicles with SmartKey: With the vehicle at a standstill and the ignition switched on shift the automatic transmission to neutral position N. If engaged, manually release the electronic parking brake ( page 395). Switch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey in the starter switch. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the brake pedal and keep it pressed. Shift the automatic transmission to park position P. Release the brake pedal. Remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button from the starter switch ( page 345). Insert the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO into the starter switch. With the ignition switched on shift the automatic transmission to neutral position N. If engaged, manually release the electronic parking brake ( page 395). Switch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO in the starter switch. G When leaving the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* in the starter switch, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle. It is possible for children to switch on the ignition which could result in unsupervised use of vehicle equipment. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. ! Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any other reason in neutral position N can result in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! Observe instructions when taking the vehicle through an automatic conveyor type car wash ( page 588) when towing the vehicle ( page 702) 405
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