Driving
5.2 Operating the transmission
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GMK4100L-1
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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 whilst the vehicle is
stationary or whilst on the move.
Changing to
automatic mode
The
Automatic operating mode is intended for on-road driving.
• Press the gearshift lever in 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
conditions changing at short notice.
You can change over either with a gear change or without a gear change.
Changing over without gear change
• Press the gearshift lever in once.
The transmission remains in the currently selected gear and is now in
Man-
ual
operating mode.
Changing over with gear change
• Push or pull the gearshift lever down or up once.
The transmission upshifts one gear (or downshifts one gear) and is now in
Manual operating mode.