Mercedes-Benz B-Class Quiz
Driving and parking

Transmission positions

In this manual: Driving and parking
Introduction — 16At a glance — 11Safety — 27Opening and closing — 33Seats, steering wheel and mirrors — 21Lighting and windshield wipers — 25Air conditioning — 27Driving and parking — 66On-board computer and displays — 35Storage and other — 21Maintenance and care — 10Flat tire assistance — 26Wheels and tires — 26Technical data — 22
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Position de stationnementElle immobilise le véhicule à l'arrêt.Park position

Secures the vehicle when stationary. Shift into P only when the vehicle is stationary.
Marche arrièreMettez la boîte de vitesses sur R uniquementReverse

Shift into R only when the vehicle is stationary.
Neutre – Point mortLe moteur ne transmet aucune force auxNeutral – Neutral position

The engine does not transmit any force to the drive wheels.

By releasing the brakes, you can move the vehicle, for example push or tow it.

When ESP® is switched off or malfunctioning, shift into N only if the vehicle is at risk of skidding (for example on a slippery road surface).

When you switch off the engine, the automatic transmission automatically shifts into neutral N.
Drive – Marche avantLa boîte de vitesses automatique passeDrive – Forward

The automatic transmission shifts gears automatically. All forward gears are available.

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