Driving
5.2 Operating the transmission
Operating manual GMK 6400 3 112 993 en 5 - 27
12.07.2013
5.2.4 Changing the operating mode
The display shows which operating mode is switched on.
– Symbol (1) –
Automatic operating mode on.
– Symbol (2) –
Manual operating mode on.
It is possible to switch between the operating modes when the vehicle is
stationary or when driving.
Change to auto-
matic mode
The
Automatic operating mode is intended for on-road driving.
• Press the switch lever to the left once.
The transmission switches to the
Automatic operating mode
– When at a standstill, a suitable starting gear is engaged,
– While driving, the gears are changed automatically, depending on the
load.
Change to manual
mode
The
Manual operating mode is intended for off-road driving with load con-
ditions changing on short notice.
You can change over either with a gear change or without a gear change.
Changing without gear change
• Press the switch lever to the left once.
The transmission remains in the currently selected gear and is now in
Manual operating mode.
Changing with gear change
• Press the switch lever forwards or backwards once.
The transmission upshifts one gear (or downshifts one gear) and is now in
Manual operating mode.