R Reverse
Only engage selector lever position R when
the vehicle is stationary.
N neutral
In selector lever position N, the vehicle can
be pushed or can roll without power from
the engine, for example in car washes, see
page 119.
P Park
General
Selector lever position for parking the vehi-
cle, for example.
In selector lever position P, the transmis-
sion blocks the drive wheels.
Only engage selector lever position P when
the vehicle is stationary.
Before leaving the vehicle, ensure that the
selector lever is engaged in the P position.
The vehicle could otherwise start to move.
Automatic parking position for a
transmission with a tap-operated selector
lever
Selector lever position P is automatically
engaged in the following situations, for ex-
ample:
– After stopping the engine in the radio
ready state, see page 103, or ignition
off, see page 102, when selector lever
position R, D or M/S is engaged.
– If, while the vehicle is at a standstill and
selector lever position D, M/S or R is en-
gaged, the driver's seat belt is unfas-
tened, the driver's door is opened and
the brake pedal is not depressed.
– After switching off the ignition, if selec-
tor lever position N is engaged.
Engaging selector lever positions:
with a latching selector lever
General
Apply the brakes until you are ready to
drive off, otherwise the vehicle will move
when a drive position is selected.
Operating requirements
The selector lever can only be taken out of
the selector lever position P when the igni-
tion is switched on or the engine is running.
Engaging selector lever position D, N,
R or P
Before shifting from selector lever posi-
tion P or N when the vehicle is stationary,
first depress the brake pedal, otherwise the
shift lock will not be deactivated and the de-
sired gearshift will not be performed.
A selector lever lock prevents the following
incorrect operation:
– Inadvertent shifting to selector lever po-
sition P or R.
– Inadvertent change from selector lever
position P to another selector lever posi-
tion.
1. To cancel the selector lever lock: with
the brake pedal pressed, press the but-
ton on the front of the selector lever.
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