Automatic Transmission; Accelerator Pedal Position - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual

When the selector lever is in position D, the
automatic transmission selects the individual
gears automatically. This depends on:
whether the shift range is restricted or not
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the position of the accelerator pedal
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the road speed
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Touchshift
When the selector lever is in position D, you can
perform gearshifts yourself.
X
To shift down: press the selector lever to the
left towards D–.
The automatic transmission shifts to the next
gear down, depending on the gear currently
engaged. The shift range is also restricted.
i The automatic transmission does not shift
down if you press the selector lever towards
D– while travelling at too high a speed. This
protects against engine overspeed.
X
To shift up: briefly press the selector lever to
the right towards D+.
The automatic transmission shifts to the next
gear up, depending on the current gearshift
program. This also extends the shift range.
X
To derestrict the shift range: press and hold
the selector lever towards D+ until
in the display again.
The automatic transmission shifts from the
current shift range directly to D.
X
To select the optimum shift range: press
and hold the selector lever to the left towards
D–.
The automatic transmission will shift to a
range which allows easy acceleration and
deceleration. To do this, the automatic trans-
mission will shift down one or more gears.
Shift ranges
When the selector lever is in position D you can
restrict or derestrict the shift range for the auto-
matic transmission.
X
To extend or restrict the shift range: press
the selector lever briefly to the right towards
D+ or left towards D–.
The display shows the selected shift range.
The automatic transmission shifts only as far
as the relevant gear.
i If the maximum engine speed for the restric-
ted shift range is reached and you continue to
depress the accelerator pedal, the automatic
transmission will not shift up.
Driving situations
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Driving tips

Accelerator pedal position

Your style of driving influences how the auto-
matic transmission shifts gear:
D
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little throttle: early upshifts
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lots of throttle: later upshifts
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Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration:
X
Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts to the next
gear down, depending on the engine speed.
X
Ease off on the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts up again.
Manoeuvring
Manoeuvring in a tight space:
X
Control the vehicle's speed by braking care-
fully.
X
Depress the accelerator pedal slightly and
evenly.

Automatic transmission

Use the braking effect of the engine
on downhill gradients and for driving:
on steep mountain roads
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in mountainous terrain
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in arduous conditions
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Use the braking effect of the engine
on extremely steep downhill gradi-
ents and long downhill stretches.
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