Is it tricky to put this car into neutral?
Is it tricky to put this car into neutral?
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MY2024 GLE 450
It is somewhat tricky to do from D->N and easier from R->N.
. I found that gently applying upward force on the shifter till it actually switches works somewhat reliably.You do need to get used to it, maybe practice a bit, otherwise your car wash experience will be rather stressful
. I found that gently applying upward force on the shifter till it actually switches works somewhat reliably.You do need to get used to it, maybe practice a bit, otherwise your car wash experience will be rather stressful
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You should feel a second click putting it down to D or up to R. Just don't push past it, that's N.
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It doesn't "click" much going from D->N, it hard to feel the point of engagement. Going from R->N is easier as you do feel that middle position better. As for D->R, R->D, that's super easy, you just push it all the way up or down, no thinking involved. I actually like it way better than the center console gear shifters and got used to it like in a few days.
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It doesn't "click" much going from D->N, it hard to feel the point of engagement. Going from R->N is easier as you do feel that middle position better. As for D->R, R->D, that's super easy, you just push it all the way up or down, no thinking involved. I actually like it way better than the center console gear shifters and got used to it like in a few days.
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You mean going "up" (D->N) ? D is the lowest position and you need to pull the lever "up" to go to "N". When you go "down", (R->N), you can feel it well. It doesn't "click", you just feel the resistance in the middle position once you hit it "middle floor". When you go "up", you can't feel much until you reach the "R", so you kinda have to "catch" it on these GLEs.
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You mean going "up" (D->N) ? D is the lowest position and you need to pull the lever "up" to go to "N". When you go "down", (R->N), you can feel it well. It doesn't "click", you just feel the resistance in the middle position once you hit it "middle floor". When you go "up", you can't feel much until you reach the "R", so you kinda have to "catch" it on these GLEs.
