safety reasons, for instance if no driver is
detected.
Malfunction
Auto Start/Stop no longer switches off the
combustion engine automatically in the
event of a malfunction. A Check Control
message appears on the Interaction Unit.
You may continue driving. Have the vehicle
checked by an authorized service center or
another qualified service center or repair
shop.
Steptronic transmission
Principle
The Steptronic transmission is the vehicle's
automatic transmission. Shift paddles allow
you to shift manually as necessary.
Safety information
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of
accident, injury, or property damage. Be-
fore leaving your vehicle, secure it against
rolling away, e.g., by applying the parking
brake.
Selector lever positions
Display
The engaged selector lever position is
shown on the Interaction Unit and next to
the selector lever, e.g., P.
Gear position D
In selector lever position D, all gears for
forward travel are shifted automatically.
The vehicle drives off slowly when the
brake pedal is released.
R reverse gear
To reverse, engage selector lever position R.
Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle
is stationary.
The vehicle drives off slowly when the
brake pedal is released.
N Neutral
To push the vehicle or have it coast with-
out using the drive system, engage selector
lever position N, e.g., in car washes.
Parking brake P
General information
In position P, the drive is blocked by the
transmission, e.g., to park the vehicle.
Only press parking brake button P when the
vehicle is stationary.
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure to
engage the parking brake. Otherwise, the
vehicle may begin to move.
P is engaged automatically
The transmission lock engages automati-
cally in situations like the following:
– After drive-ready state is turned off, if
selector lever position R, M, or D/S is
engaged.
– After standby state is switched off, if
selector lever position N is engaged.
– If the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and
the driver's door is opened while the
vehicle is stationary and selector lever
position R, M, or D/S is engaged.
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure to
engage the parking brake. Otherwise, the
vehicle may begin to move.
Additional information:
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