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Selector lever positions
The automatic gear shifting process
can be adapted to specific operating
conditions by means of the selector
lever.
" P" Parking lock.
The parking lock is an additional
safeguard when parking the vehi
cle. Engage only when the car is
stationary.
" R" Reverse gear.
Shift reverse gear only w ith the
vehicle at halt.
" N " Neutral.
No power is transm itted from the
engine to the rear axle. When the
brakes are released, the vehicle
can be moved freely (pushed,
towed or tow -started). Do not
engage " N" when driving except
when the vehicle is in danger of
skidding (e.g. on icy roads). See
page 52.
" D" Drive.
All gears are available. Position
" D" affords optim um driving
characteristics under all normal
operating conditions.
" S " Slope.
■ Upshifting to 3rd gear only.
Suitable fo r moderate ascents
Starting and Shifting Gears
and descents. As the transm is
sion shifts up to 3rd gear only,
this position perm its the utiliza
tion of the engine braking effect.
" L " Low.
Upshifting to 2nd gear only. For
driving on steep mountain
passes, fo r trailer operation in
m ountainous regions, fo r driving
under severe operating condi
tions and as braking position on
extremely steep declines.
Do not exceed maximum speeds in
the individual selector lever positions.
Refer to speedom eter markings.
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