Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 2009 - Manual (Page 341)

Automatic transmission
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Effect
ì Park position
Shift the automatic transmission
into park position
P only when the
vehicle is stopped. The park
position is not intended to serve
as a brake when the vehicle is
parked. Rather, the driver should
always engage the electronic
parking brake in addition to
shifting the automatic
transmission into park position
P
to secure the vehicle.
If the vehicle’s electrical system is
malfunctioning, the automatic
transmission could remain locked
in park position
P.
X Have the vehicle’s electrical
system checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
í Reverse gear
Shift the automatic transmission
into reverse gear
R only when the
vehicle is stopped.
Effect
ë Neutral position
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive axle. When the
brakes are released, the vehicle
can be moved freely (pushed or
towed).
To avoid damage to the
transmission, never shift the
automatic transmission into
neutral position
N while driving.
Exception: If the ESP ® is
deactivated or malfunctioning,
shift the automatic transmission
into neutral position
N if the
vehicle is in danger of skidding.
! Coasting the vehicle, or
driving for any other reason with
the automatic transmission in
neutral position
N can result in
transmission damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
ê Drive position
Effect
The automatic transmission shifts
automatically. All forward gears
are available.
Driving tips
Kickdown
Use the kickdown when you want maximum
acceleration.
X Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
Depending on the engine speed the
automatic transmission shifts into a lower
gear.
Canada vehicles and AMG vehicles only:
X Depress the accelerator pedal past the
point of resistance to use the kickdown.
Rocking the vehicle
Rocking the vehicle by shifting the automatic
transmission directly between drive position
D and reverse gear R can help free a vehicle
stuck in mud or snow. The engine control
system of this vehicle electronically limits
directly shifting the automatic transmission
between drive position
D and reverse gear R
to very low speeds, i.e. approximately 5 mph
Controls in detail
Z