Driving and operating
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In manual mode, no automatic
shifting to a higher gear takes place
at high engine revolutions.
enables the driver to select
manually first, second or third
gear for starting off.
Interruption of power supply
In the event of an interruption of
power supply, the selector lever
cannot be moved out of the P
position.
Gear shift indication
Kickdown
Pressing down the accelerator pedal
beyond the kickdown detent will lead
to maximum acceleration
independent of selected driving
mode. The transmission shifts to a
lower gear depending on engine
speed.
The symbol R or S with a number
beside it is indicated when
gearshifting is recommended for fuel
saving reasons.
Shift indication appears only in
manual mode.
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
start the vehicle using jump leads
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If the vehicle battery is not the cause
of the fault, release the selector lever.
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Release the selector lever trim
from the centre console. Poke
with a finger into the leather
socket below the selector lever
and push the trim upwards.
Electronic driving
programmes
Fault
In the event of a fault a message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
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Following a cold start, the
operating temperature
programme increases engine
speed to quickly bring the
catalytic converter to the required
temperature.
Vehicle messages 3 106.
Electronic transmission control
enables only third gear. The
transmission no longer shifts
automatically.
Do not drive faster than 62 mph.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
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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
