Settings
Automatic activation
Upon start-up of the engine.
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By selecting driving mode Eco
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tion.
Deactivate/activate system
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Press the
button.
When the system is deactivated, the symbol
minates in the button.
If a system-related engine switch-off occurs and the
system is deactivated, the engine will start.
Troubleshooting
The engine does not switch off when stopping, or
it starts before starting up
The system has detected that the engine is running.
Manual gearbox
Operation
NOTICE
Danger of engine damage!
Shift to a higher gear before reaching the red area
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on the tachometer scale.
NOTICE
Danger of gearbox damage!
Fully depress the clutch pedal when changing gear.
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When not shifting gear, do not put your hand on
▶
the shift lever.
Engaging reverse gear
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Stop the vehicle.
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Fully depress the clutch.
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Move the shift lever to the neutral position.
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Push the shift lever down.
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Turn it completely to the left.
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Wait briefly.
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Engage reverse gear.
Automatic gearbox
Lever positions
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illu-
Moving the selector lever out of the or position
Risk of the stationary vehicle rolling away automati-
cally!
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Operation
Starting up
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Speeding up while driving (kick-down)
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Starting and driving ›
Neutral
There is no transmission of engine power to the
wheels.
Forward drive / sports program
The gear is changed automatically.
In mode, the gear is changed at higher speeds
than in mode.
Choose between and (spring-loaded posi-
tion)
lights up - the selector lever is locked
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WARNING
When the selector lever is in the
sition or in manual shift mode, secure the vehicle
with the brake.
Keep the brake pedal depressed.
Start the engine.
Press the button in the selector lever and set it to
the desired position.
Release the brake pedal and press the accelerator
pedal lightly.
Fully depress the accelerator.
Manual gearbox
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Parked vehicle
The drive wheels are
locked.
Only set the posi-
tion when the vehi-
cle is stationary.
Reverse gear
Only set the posi-
tion when the vehi-
cle is stationary.
Press the brake pedal,
and at the same time,
press the button in the
selector lever.
position, po-