Mercedes-Benz 2013 C Class Sedan - Manual (Page 151)

Transmission position and drive
program display
:
Transmission position display
;
Drive program display
The current position of the selector lever is
shown by the indicators next to the selector
lever.
The indicators light up when the SmartKey is
inserted into the ignition lock. The indicators
go out when the SmartKey is removed from
the ignition lock.
Transmission positions
B Park position
Do not shift the transmission into
position
P( Y page 158) unless the
vehicle is stationary. The parking
lock should not be used as a brake
when parking. Always apply the
parking brake in addition to the
parking lock in order to secure the
vehicle.
The SmartKey can only be removed
if the transmission is in position
P.
If the SmartKey is removed from
the ignition lock, the selector lever
is locked.
If the vehicle electronics are
malfunctioning, the selector lever
may be locked in position
P. To
release a locked selector lever, see
"Manual override of parking lock"
(
Y page 155).
C Reverse gear
Only shift the transmission to
R
when the vehicle is stationary.
Automatic transmission
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Driving and parking
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