2009 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 114

Controls in detail Automatic transmission start/stop button while the automatic transmission was not in park position P. Read and observe messages that may appear in the multifunction display (Y page 266). ered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Automatic transmission Introduction For information on driving with an automatic transmission, see "Driving and parking" (Y page 106). G Warning! Make sure absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals' range of movement. Keep the driver's footwell clear of all obstacles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals still have sufficient clearance. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. This could lead to accidents and injury. i During the brief warm-up, transmission upshifting is delayed. This allows the catalytic converter to heat up more quickly to operating temperature. Gear selector lever ! Allow engine to warm up under low load use. Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached. Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces. This may cause serious damage to the engine and the drivetrain which is not cov- Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission Á Park position with gear selector lever lock  Reverse gear À Neutral position ¿ Drive position 112