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.
To enable free wheeling, the vehicle
must be stationary, the engine must be
running and the driver's door must be
closed.
1. Depress the brake pedal and select
N.
2.
Within five seconds, depress and hold
the brake pedal, switch off ignition
and move the selector forwards or
backwards.
3. Release the brake pedal and switch
on ignition.
4. Depress and hold the brake pedal
and push the switch
.
5.
Release the brake pedal and switch
off ignition.
A message is displayed on the cluster
indicating that the wheels are unblocked
for the next 15 minutes.
To revert to normal operation, depress
the brake pedal, switch on the engine
and select P.
Deactivation of automatic operation of
the electric parking brake
For this procedure, refer to the
description of the automatic parking
brake.
Parking brake ð page 83
Gear shift indication
The symbol ▲ or ▼with a number beside
it is indicated when gear shifting is
recommended for fuel saving reasons.
Shift indication appears only in manual
mode.
Engine braking
Engine braking is only possible in manual
mode.
To utilise the engine braking effect, select
a lower gear in good time when driving
downhill.
Electronic driving programmes
Following a cold start, the operating
temperature programme increases
engine speed to quickly bring the
catalytic converter to the required
temperature.
Special programmes automatically adapt
the shifting points when driving up
inclines or down hills.
In snowy or icy conditions or on
other slippery surfaces, the electronic
transmission control enables the driver to
manually select first, second or third gear
for starting off.
Kickdown
Pressing down the accelerator pedal
beyond the kickdown detent will lead to
maximum acceleration when driving in D
or M. The transmission shifts to a lower
gear depending on engine speed.
Fault
In the event of a fault, illuminates a
message is displayed on the cluster.
Vehicle messages ð
page 54.
Electronic transmission control enables
only third gear. The transmission no
longer shifts automatically.
Do not drive faster than 62 mph.
Starting and operating
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