How to Operate the Gear Lever of a Mercedes-Benz?
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Steps for shifting gears in a Mercedes-Benz: (1) Lift up for reverse gear (2) Pull down for drive (3) The silver button is for parking Below are the methods for shifting gears in a Mercedes-Benz: 1. On the right side behind the steering wheel is the column shifter. With the brake pressed, moving it up and down sequentially shifts to R, N, and D gears. Pressing the edge button inward engages P gear. 2. There are roughly two types of Mercedes-Benz gear shifts: non-electronic and electronic. (The non-electronic gear shift process is the same as ordinary models, while the electronic gear shift can only be operated when the key is turned to the 2nd position or the vehicle is started. Models like the S-Class, ML, GL, and new E-Class are equipped with this.)
After driving for so many years, I've noticed that Mercedes-Benz's gear shift is quite unique. The older Mercedes I used to drive had a column shifter, but now the new models have a paddle on the lower right side of the steering wheel, called an electronic column shifter. When parking, just press the brake and push the paddle all the way down to engage D (Drive) mode, then lightly tap the accelerator to move forward. To reverse, push it all the way up to R (Reverse), and the dashboard will display the direction. Engaging P (Park) is super easy—just push it to P and press the button next to it. At traffic lights, the car automatically holds the brake when stopped, so no need to shift gears. It might feel unfamiliar at first, but after a few tries, it becomes second nature. Always remember to press the brake when shifting, or the paddle won’t move. Mercedes' design is really convenient—you can shift without taking your hands off the wheel, which is also great for female drivers.
