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Driving programmes
The gearbox management is equipped with
diverse driving programmes. Depending on
the style of driving or on the momentary
situation,
an economic, that is a low-con-
sumption,
ora more "sporty" programme
will be selected.
The programme is selected automati-
cally depending on the movement of the
accelerator pedal.
If the accelerator pedal is moved slowly, or
at a normal rate, the gearbox will shift into
a higher gear earlier, and down into a lower
gear later to reduce fuel consumption
A more "sporty" programme is selected
when the accelerator pedal is moved
rapidly. The pedal does not have to be de-
pressed to the point of kick-down (see page
118).
In this mode, the gearbox will shift up
later to make full use of the engine's power
reserves.
Note
Depending on road resistance, for example
when trailer towing or on uphill stretches, a
programme is automatically selected which
provides more power by shifting into a
lower gear. This prevents frequent gear
changes.
Selector lever lock
In positions "P" and "N" with the ignition
switched on the selector lever is locked. To
move the selector lever out of these
posi-
tions the brake pedal must be depressed
and the selector lever button pushed-in.
This prevents a gear being engaged inadver-
tently and the vehicle unintentionally mov-
ing off.
A delay circuit prevents the selector lever
from locking when it is moved quickly past
the "N" position (for instance from "R" to
"D").
This enables for example the vehicle
to be "rocked" out of a "bogged down"
position.
The shift lock only locks the selec-
tor lever if it is left in the "N" position for
more than about 1 second without the
brake pedal being depressed.
At speeds above 5 km/h the selector lever
lock is automatically switched-off in
posi-
tion "N"
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Selector lever positions
In the combi-instrument there is a display1'
that shows the currently selected selector
lever position
Warning
Never shift selector lever to posi-
tion "R" or "P" whilst the vehicle
is in motion.
The gears could be damaged -
risk of accident!
P - Parking lock
The driving wheels are locked mechanically.
The parking lock may only be engaged
when the vehicle is stationary. Before mov-
ng the lever in or out of the "P" positionthe
lock button in the selector lever handle
must be pressed. Before moving the selec-
tor lever out of the "P" position with the
ignition switched on, the brake pedal must
also be depressed.
11 Depending upon the model the display can
also be fitted in the instrument panel.
R - Reverse gear
The reverse gear should only be engaged
when the vehicle is stationary and with the
engine idling. Before engaging the position
"R"
from the positions "P" or "N" the
brake pedal must be depressed and the lock
button in the selector lever handle must
also be pressed.
The reversing lights come on then the se-
lector lever is in the "R" position with the
ignition switched on.
N - Neutral (idling position)
To move the lever out of neutral when
sta-
tionary or at speeds below 5 km/h and with
ignition switched on depress the brake
pedal and press the lock button in the selec-
tor lever handle.
D - Normal driving position
The four forward gears are shifted up and
down automatically depending upon engine
load and road speed.
Under certain driving conditions it is advan-
tageous to engage one of the following de-
scribed selector lever positions.
3 - Position for "hilly" regions
This selector position is recommended in
situations where the gearbox alternates fre-
quently between 3rd and 4th gears in the
"D"
position.
The 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears are shifted up
and down automatically depending upon
engine
load,
road speed and selected pro-
gramme (E or S). The 4th gear is not en-
gaged.
This increases the engine braking ef-
fect when the accelerator pedal is released.
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