2011 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 277

Automatic transmission Engaging park position P X 275 Push the DIRECT SELECT lever in the direction of the arrow P. When the engine is switched off, the automatic transmission shifts to N automatically. Remaining in neutral N If you wish to keep the automatic transmission in neutral N, e.g. to wash the vehicle in a car wash with a towing device, observe the following: ! If the engine speed is too high or the vehicle is moving, do not shift the automatic transmission directly from D to R, from R to D or directly to P. The automatic transmission could otherwise be damaged. Engaging reverse gear R ! Only shift the automatic transmission to R when the vehicle is stationary. i The ECO start/stop function is not available when reverse gear is engaged. For further information on the ECO start/ stop function (Y page 270). X 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. Using the SmartKey: sure the ignition is switched on. the vehicle is stationary, depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed. Rshift to neutral N. Rrelease the brake pedal. Rif applied, release the electric parking brake. Rswitch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey in the ignition lock. Using KEYLESS-GO: Rwhen Rmake When the vehicle is stationary, depress the brake pedal. X Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up past the first point of resistance. Neutral N with ECO start/stop function activated The ECO start/stop function switches the engine off automatically when the vehicle is stationary if the vehicle is braked to a standstill with neutral N engaged and the brake depressed. For further information on the ECO start/stop function (Y page 270). Shifting to neutral N X When the vehicle is stationary, depress the brake pedal. X Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down to the first point of resistance. sure the ignition is switched on. the vehicle is stationary, depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed. Rshift to park position P. Rrelease the brake pedal. Rremove the Start/Stop button from the ignition lock. Rinsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock. Rswitch on the ignition. Rdepress the brake pedal and keep it depressed. Rshift to neutral N. Rrelease the brake pedal. Rwhen Z Rmake Driving and parking i The automatic transmission shifts automatically into park position P if you open the driver's door when the vehicle is stationary or at very low speed and the transmission is in position D or R.