142 Driving and operating
Electronic transmission control
enables only third gear. The
transmission no longer shifts
automatically.
Do not drive faster than 62 mph.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Interruption of power supply
In the event of an interruption of
power supply, it is not possible to
select another mode when P is
selected.
Towing the vehicle 3 241.
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
start the vehicle using jump leads
3 240.
If the vehicle battery is not the cause
of the fault, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
MHEV characteristics
The electric engine operates during
start and acceleration. Driving
propelled by the electric engine only
is possible at low speeds, e.g. during
parking manoeuvres or stop and go
traffic. If driving on motorways with a
slope at a speed less than 91 mph,
the ICE is switched off automatically
when possible and the vehicle is
propelled by the electric engine for a
short distance.
Automatic transmission
ICE
Move the selector or press the
respective buttons.
P : park mode
R : reverse mode
N : neutral mode
D : automatic mode
M : manual mode
After moving the selector it returns to
the centre position. The engaged
mode is indicated in the Driver
Information Centre.
Moving the selector beyond the
resistance point skips neutral mode
N.
Never depress the accelerator pedal
and brake pedal at the same time.
When D or R is engaged, the vehicle
slowly begins to creep when the
brake is released.
Park mode P
To engage P, press button P when
vehicle is stationary. In P, the front
wheels of the vehicle are blocked.
To disengage P, depress the brake
pedal and select the desired mode.