Operation Manual

177Driving and operation
Selector lever settings P, R, N and D
(automatic mode)
The selector lever can only be moved out of
position P or N with the ignition switched on
and the foot brake applied (selector lever
lock). In selector lever position N the
selector lever lock is activated after a delay
and only if the vehicle is stationary.
In positions P or N, the control indicator
j
lights up red in the selector lever indicator,
the selector lever is blocked,
see Fig. S 12547.
To engage P or R, push button on selector
lever.
The engine can only be started with lever in
position P or N. When position N is selected,
press foot brake or engage hand brake
before starting.
Do not accelerate during the selection
procedure.
If the transmission fluid temperature is
less than -25 °C, the selector lever cannot
be moved until the fluid temperature
reaches -25 °C with the engine running
(P or N flashes in the transmission display
for as long as the selector lever is locked).
P Park position, front wheels blocked.
Only select with vehicle stationary
and hand brake applied. "P" appears
in the transmission display.
R Reverse gear. Only select when
vehicle is stationary. "R" appears in
the transmission display.
N Neutral or idling position.
"N" appears in the transmission
display.
D Drive position for normal driving
in 1st to highest gear. "D" appears in
the transmission display.