freightliner Sprinter Operator's Manual

Automatic transmission
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Controls in detail
When the selector lever is in position D,
you can perform gearshifts yourself, even
on vehicles with automatic transmission.
E To downshift: press the selector lever
to the left towards D
–.
The automatic transmission restricts
the shift range (e page 109) by one
gear. The automatic transmission
shifts to the next gear down, depending
on the gear currently engaged.
i The automatic transmission does not shift
down if you press the selector lever towards D–
and the speed of the vehicle is too high. The en-
gine could otherwise overrev.
E To upshift: press the selector lever to
the right towards D+.
The automatic transmission extends
the shift range by one gear. The auto-
matic transmission shifts to the next
gear up, depending on the current
gearshift program.
E To derestrict the shift range: press
and hold the selector lever towards D+
until
D is shown once more in the dis-
play.
The automatic transmission shifts from
the current shift range directly to D.
E To select the ideal shift range: press
and hold the selector lever towards D–.
The automatic transmission will shift to
a range which allows easy acceleration
and deceleration. To do this, the auto-
matic transmission will shift down one
or more gears.
When the selector lever is in position D you
can restrict or derestrict the shift range for
the automatic transmission.
E Press the selector lever briefly towards
the right (D+) or left (D–).
The set shift range is shown in the dis-
play.
i If the maximum engine speed for the shift
range is reached and you depress the accelera-
tor, the automatic transmission will not upshift if
the shift range is restricted.
One-touch gearshifting
G Warning
Do not downshift for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery surface. The drive wheels
may lose their grip and the vehicle could skid.
Shift ranges
7 The transmission shifts through
all 5 gears.
? The automatic transmission
shifts only as far as fourth gear.
= The automatic transmission
shifts only as far as third gear.
This position allows you to use
the braking effect of the engine.
5 The automatic transmission
shifts only as far as second
gear.
For braking on steep downhill
gradients and for driving:
O on steep mountain roads
O in mountainous terrain
O in arduous conditions
4 The automatic transmission
only works in first gear.
For braking on extremely steep
downhill gradients and long
downhill gradients.

freightliner Sprinter Specifications

General

Brand	freightliner
Model	Sprinter
Category	Automobile
Language	English