The selected position is shown on the in-
strument cluster displa
y and on the lower
part of the centre console when the ignition
is switched on → Fig. 106.
The gear shi pattern is shown on the in-
strument cluster display when the brake is
applied or when a position is engaged.
– Parking lock
T
he drive wheels are blocked. Engage only
when the vehicle is stationary.
To engage the parking lock, press the P
button → Fig. 106
1 .
If the engine is switched o in gear selec
tor
position D/S or R, the gearbox automati-
cally engages the parking lock P to prevent
the vehicle from rolling away.
If the engine is switched o in position N,
the gearbox remains in neutral position N
for around 30 minutes and only then en-
gages the parking lock P (car wash func-
tion) → page 148.
– Reverse gear
R
everse gear is selected. Engage only when
the vehicle is stationary.
– Neutral
T
he gearbox is in the neutral position. No
force is transmitted to the wheels and the
braking eect of the engine is not available.
– Standard forward driving posi-
tion
Gear selector position : Normal pro-
gr
am.
All forward gears are shied up and down
automatically. The timing of the gear shi
is determined by the engine load, your indi-
vidual driving style and the speed of the ve-
hicle.
Gear selector position
: Sport program.
T
he forward gears are automatically
changed up later and down earlier than in
selector lever position D. This exploits the
engine’s full power reserves. The timing of
the gear shi is determined by the engine
load, your individual driving style and the
speed of the vehicle.
Move the selector lever → Fig. 106
2 to the
rear to switch between positions D and S.
T
he selector lever will always move back to
the centre position.
Changing position
Move the selector lever forward or back to
the first pressure point to select the next
position. The selector lever returns to its
starting position.
Move the selector lever beyond the pres-
sure point to the desired position to skip
a position. The selector lever returns to its
starting position. You might use this func-
tion to shi directly from gear selector po-
sition D to position R. The neutral position
N is skipped.
WARNING
Selecting the wrong position can cause
you to lose c
ontrol of the vehicle and lead
to accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
·
Never press the accelerator when en-
gaging a gear selector position.
·
Never select reverse gear R or engage
the parking lock P when the vehicle is in
motion.
WARNING
The vehicle will start moving if the brake
pedal is relea
sed when the engine is run-
ning and position D/S or R is engaged.
This can lead to unintentional vehicle
movements and cause accidents and se-
rious injuries.
·
The driver must never leave the driver
seat when the vehicle’s engine is run-
ning and a gear position has been se-
lected.
·
If the engine is running and the selector
lever is in gear selector position D/S or
R, hold the vehicle on the foot brake.
·
Always switch on the electric parking
brake and move the selector lever to
position P if it is necessary to leave the
vehicle with the engine running.
WARNING
Selecting the wrong position can cause
you to lose c
ontrol of the vehicle and lead
to accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
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