But you can engage first geat start by moving the gear lever down to "2", and then back to "D" (while at a stop).

The car will then start in first gear.

With the way these cars are geared, starting out in first gear in everday situations would be pretty herky Jerky.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".