2009 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 339

Controls in detail Automatic transmission open a front door, the automatic transmission will shift into park position P automatically. RThe trunk lid is opened while the automatic transmission is in reverse gear R. RThe G Warning! Keep in mind that turning off the engine alone only will shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N automatically. Always shift the automatic transmission into park position P before turning off the engine. Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. i Moving the gear selector lever up or down shifts the automatic transmission out of park position P. DISTRONIC Plus: The automatic transmission will shift into park position P automatically when DISTRONIC Plus brings your vehicle to a standstill, and at least one of the following conditions is met: RThe RThe RThe vehicle is stationary for an extended period of time. In addition to shifting into park position P, the electronic parking brake will engage automatically. Remaining in neutral position N If you want the automatic transmission to remain in neutral position N, e.g. when taking the vehicle through an automatic conveyortype car wash, observe the following instructions: Shifting into neutral position N X engine is turned off. driver's door is opened and the seat belt is not inserted in the seat belt buckle. hood lock is released. With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the brake pedal and move the gear selector lever up or down to the resistance point to select neutral position N. When you turn off the engine, the automatic transmission will shift into neutral position N automatically. SmartKey: Removing the SmartKey from the starter switch or opening a front door after turning off the engine will shift the automatic transmission into park position P automatically. KEYLESS-GO: Opening a front door after turning off the engine will shift the automatic transmission into park position P automatically. G Warning! When leaving the SmartKey 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. With SmartKey: X X Make sure the ignition is switched on. With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the brake pedal and keep it pressed. X Shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N. X Release the brake pedal. X If engaged, manually release the electronic parking brake. X Switch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey in the starter switch. Z 337