Driving and operating 143
P is automatically engaged when
● the ignition is switched off
● the driver's door is opened while
the vehicle's speed is below
3 mph
● N has been selected for some
time
If the vehicle is moving too fast P is
not engaged.
Reverse mode R
To engage or disengage R, the
vehicle must be at standstill and the
brake pedal has to be depressed.
Caution
Engaging R while the vehicle is
moving forward could damage the
automatic transmission. Only
select R after the vehicle has been
stopped.
Neutral mode N
In this mode, the propulsion system
does not transfer torque to the
wheels.
Automatic mode D
Notice
In slippery conditions, operate the
vehicle in D for enhanced riding and
handling performance.
This mode is for normal driving.
Manual mode M
In this mode, it is possible to change
gears manually using steering wheel
paddles.
Manual mode M can only be selected
if D is engaged.
The selected gear is indicated in the
Driver Information Centre.
If a higher gear is selected when
vehicle speed is too low, or a lower
gear when vehicle speed is too high,
the shift is not executed. This can
cause a message in the Driver
Information Centre.
In manual mode, no automatic
shifting to a higher gear takes place
at high engine revolutions.
Press button M.
Pull steering wheel paddles to select
gears manually.
Pull right paddle + to shift to a higher
gear.
Pull left paddle - to shift to a lower
gear.
Multiple pulls allow gears to be
skipped.
Press M again to return into D.
Free wheeling / car wash mode
In certain situations, e.g., in an
automatic car wash etc., it is
necessary that the wheels can move
freely when the engine is switched off.
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