Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: DIRECT SELECT lever
Overview of transmission positions
The DIRECT SELECT lever is on the right of the steering column.
P Park position with parking lock
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
D Drive
The DIRECT SELECT lever always returns
to its original position. The current
transmission position P, R, N or D appears
in the transmission position display in the multifunction display.
Engaging park position P
► Push the DIRECT SELECT lever in the direction of arrow P.
The automatic transmission shifts
automatically into park position P if you
open the driver's door when the vehicle is
stationary or driving at very low speed, and
the transmission is in position D or R.
If the engine speed is too high or the
vehicle is moving, do not shift the
automatic transmission directly from D to
R, from R to D or directly to P. The
automatic transmission could otherwise be
damaged.
Engaging reverse gear R
Only shift the automatic transmission to
R when the vehicle is stationary.
► When the vehicle is stationary, depress
the
brake pedal.
► Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up past the
first point of resistance.
Shifting to neutral N
► When the vehicle is stationary, depress
the
brake pedal.
► Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down
to the first point of resistance.
If the engine has been switched off, the automatic transmission automatically switches to N.
Remaining in neutral N
If the automatic transmission is to remain in neutral N, e.g. for washing the vehicle in car washes with a towing device, please observe the following instructions:
WARNING 
When leaving the SmartKey in the starter
switch, do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle. It is possible for children to switch
on the ignition which could result in
unsupervised use of vehicle equipment.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment could
result in an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
Using the SmartKey:
• make sure that the ignition is switched
on.
• when the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal and keep it depressed.
• shift to neutral N.
• release the brake pedal.
• if applied, release the parking brake.
• switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey in the ignition lock.
Using KEYLESS-GO:
• make sure that the ignition is switched
on.
• when the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal and keep it depressed.
• engage park position P.
• release the brake pedal.
• remove the Start/Stop button from the
ignition lock.
• insert the SmartKey into the ignition
lock.
• switch on the ignition.
• depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
• shift to neutral N.
• release the brake pedal.
• if applied, release the parking brake.
• switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey in the ignition lock.
Shifting to transmission position D
► When the vehicle is stationary, depress
the
brake pedal.
► Push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past
the first point of resistance.
Important safety notes
WARNING
It is dangerous to shift the automatic
transmission out of parking position P or
neutral position N if the engine speed is
higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly
o ...
Transmission position display
The current transmission position is shown in
the multifunction display.
1 Transmission position
The arrows in the transmission position
display show how and into which
transmission positions ...
See also:
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada)
For U.S.-purchased vehicles, call 1-800-252-1112; (Text Telephone (TTY): 1-888-889-2438).
For Canadian-purchased vehicles, call 1-800-268-6800.
Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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Decoupling a trailer
WARNING
While you are coupling or decoupling a trailer,
make sure nobody locks or unlocks the
vehicle and/or opens or closes doors or the
tailgate.
The vehicle's level could change an ...
Power Outlets
The vehicle has 12-volt accessory power outlets which can be used to plug in
electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
The power outlets are located:
► On the instrument pane ...
