Where is the gear shift on a Mercedes-Benz?

[MargaretFitz]

On a Mercedes-Benz, the gear shift is located on the steering column below the steering wheel, as Mercedes-Benz uses a column shifter. The gear arrangement is the same as that of a conventional automatic transmission: pulling upwards sequentially engages N (Neutral) and R (Reverse), while pushing downwards engages D (Drive). Pressing the P button activates the parking gear. The electronic gear shift can only be operated when the key is in position 2 or when the vehicle is started. There are two types of gear shifts in Mercedes-Benz vehicles: 1. The non-electronic gear shift functions similarly to conventional ones, though the shifting path is more complex to use. 2. The electronic gear shift is positioned where the windshield wiper switch is typically located in regular cars. Pulling upwards sequentially engages N (Neutral) and R (Reverse), pushing downwards engages D (Drive), and pressing the P button activates the parking gear. The electronic gear shift can only be operated when the key is in position 2 or when the vehicle is started.