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Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
3
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
Depress the accelerator pedal be-
yond the pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts to
the next gear down, depending on
the engine speed.
Release the accelerator pedal as
soon as the desired speed has been
reached.
The automatic transmission shifts up
again.
Stopping
If you are only stopping briefly:
leave the selector lever in the drive
position
secure the vehicle against rolling
away using the brake pedal
Maneuvering
Maneuvering in a tight space:
Control the speed by braking carefully.
Accelerate only slightly and avoid
jolting.
i
For rapid maneuvering (e.g. to rock
the vehicle out of snow or slush), you
can shift back and forth between
drive position
D and reverse gear R
at low speeds without applying the
brakes.
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