Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2019 Operating Instructions Manual page 119

Depress the brake pedal and push the
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DIRECT SELECT lever downwards past the
first point of resistance.
Transmission position display h is shown in
the multifunction display.
The automatic transmission shifts through the
individual gears automatically when it is in trans‐
mission position h. This is determined by the
following factors:
Position of the accelerator pedal
R
Driving speed
R
Restricting the shift range
Requirements:
Transmission position h is engaged
R
( page 116).
→
To restrict the shift range: briefly pull steer‐
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ing wheel paddle shifter 1.
The automatic transmission shifts to the next
gear down, depending on the gear currently
engaged. The shift range is also restricted.
The shift range selected is shown in the multi‐
function display. The automatic transmission
shifts only as far as the selected gear.
Pull and hold steering wheel paddle shifter
#
1.
The automatic transmission will change to a
shift range which allows easy acceleration
and deceleration. To do this, the automatic
transmission shifts down one or more gears
and restricts the shift range.
The shift range selected is shown in the multi‐
function display. The automatic transmission
shifts only as far as the selected gear.
Driving and parking 117
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The automatic transmission does not shift
down if you pull steering wheel paddle shifter
1 whilst traveling at too high a speed.
If the shift range is restricted and the maxi‐
mum engine speed for the restricted shift
range is reached, the automatic transmission
will not shift up.
To derestrict the shift range: briefly pull
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steering wheel paddle shifter 2.
The automatic transmission shifts to the next
gear up, depending on the gear currently
engaged. This derestricts the shift range at
the same time.
The shift range selected is shown in the multi‐
function display. The automatic transmission
shifts only as far as the selected gear.
To derestrict the shift range: pull and hold
#
steering wheel paddle shifter 2.
The automatic transmission shifts up one or
more gears depending on the gear currently
engaged. Simultaneously, the shift range
restriction is deactivated and the transmis‐
sion position appears in the multifunction dis‐
play h.
To derestrict the shift range: pull and hold
#
steering wheel paddle shifter 2.
or
Engage transmission position h again
#
( page 116).
→
The automatic transmission shifts up one or
more gears depending on the gear currently
engaged. Simultaneously, the shift range
restriction is deactivated and the transmis‐
sion position appears in the multifunction dis‐
play h.
Adapting the shift range to the driving situation
3 Use the engine's braking effect.
2 Use the engine's braking effect on downhill
gradients and when driving on steep roads,
in mountainous areas as well as under ardu‐
ous operating conditions.
1 Use the engine's braking effect on extremely
steep downhill gradients and on long down‐
hill stretches.
Using kickdown
For maximum acceleration: depress the
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accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point.
Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
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desired speed is reached.