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Driving and operating
Only the highest gear is available.
Depending on the fault, second gear
may also be available in manual
mode. Shift only when vehicle is at a
standstill.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Gear shift indication
Automatic transmission
adaptation feature
The symbol R with a number beside
it is indicated when gearshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
Shift indication appears only in
manual mode.
This feature adapts transmission
operation during constant driving or
gear shifting. It increases durability
and keeps best shift quality over the
life cycle. You may perceive shifting
at initial mileage as uncomfortable,
but this is normal. Shift quality will be
improved gradually by constant
Interruption of power supply
Electronic driving
programmes
In the event of an interruption of
power supply, the selector lever
cannot be moved out of the P
position. The ignition key cannot be
removed from the ignition switch.
driving at each gear and gear shifting.
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Following a cold start, the
operating temperature
Kickdown
If the accelerator pedal is pressed
down completely in automatic mode,
the transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on engine speed.
programme increases engine
speed to quickly bring the
catalytic converter to the required
temperature.
If the battery is discharged, start the
vehicle using jump leads 3 209.
If the battery is not the cause of the
fault, release the selector lever.
1. Keep the brake pedal depressed
and pull the parking brake lever
up.
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The automatic neutral shift
function automatically shifts to
idling when the vehicle is stopped
with a forward gear engaged and
the brake pedal is pressed.
Fault
In the event of a fault, a vehicle
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre. Vehicle
messages 3 102.
Special programmes
automatically adapt the shifting
points when driving up inclines or
down hills.
The transmission no longer shifts
automatically. Continued travel is
possible with manual shifting.
