SMART forfour - Changing Gear

Transmission positions
B
Park position
This prevents the vehicle from
rolling away when stopped.
Only shift the transmission into
position P (Y page 129)
when the
vehicle is stationary. The park-
ing lock should not be used as a
brake when parking. Always apply
the parking brake in addition to
the parking lock in order to
secure the vehicle.
In the event of a malfunction of
the vehicle's electronics, the
transmission may lock. Informa-
tion on manually disconnecting
the selector lever lock
(Y page 135).
Have the vehicle electronics
checked immediately at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
C
Reverse gear
Only shift the transmission into
position R when the vehicle is
stationary.
A
Neutral
Do not
shift the transmission to N
while driving. Otherwise, the
automatic transmission could be
damaged.
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the parking brake and
brake pedal will allow you to
move the vehicle freely, e.g. to
push it or tow it away.
If esp
®
is deactivated or faulty:
shift the transmission to posi-
tion N if the vehicle is in danger
of skidding, e.g. on icy roads.
!
Rolling in neutral N can lead
to damage to the transmission.
7
Drive
The automatic transmission
changes gear automatically. All
forward gears are available.
Driving tips
Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts to the
individual gears automatically when it is
in transmission position D. Gearshifting
is determined by:
R
the selected drive program
R
the position of the accelerator pedal
R
the road speed
Accelerator pedal position
Your style of driving influences how the
automatic transmission shifts gear:
R
little throttle: early upshifts
R
more throttle: late upshifts
130
Automatic transmission
>> Driving and parking.