Engaging the transmission position
▷ Transmission position P can only be disengaged if the engine is running and the brake pedal is pressed.
▷ With the vehicle stationary, press on the brake pedal before shifting out of P or N; otherwise, the shift command will not be executed: shift lock.
Depress the brake until you start driving
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position, maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start.
Engaging D, R and N

Engaging D, R and N
Briefly push the selector lever in the desired direction, beyond a resistance point if necessary.
After releasing the selector lever, it returns to its center position.

Press unlock button, in order to:
▷ Engage R.
▷ Shift out of P.
Engaging P

Engaging P
Press button P.
See also:
Drive-off assistant
The drive-off assistant enables you to drive off smoothly on uphill gradients.
It is not necessary to use the parking brake for this.
1. Hold the car in place by depressing the brake.
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Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle, ...
Radio ready state
Activate radio ready state:
▷ When the ignition is switched off: press ON/
OFF button on the radio.
▷ When the engine is running: press START/
STOP button.
Some electronic systems/p ...
