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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
vehicle. Engage only when the
car is stationary.
" R" Reverse gear.
Shift reverse gear only with the
vehicle at halt.
" N" Neutral.
No power is transmitted 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 56.
" D" Drive.
All gears are available.
Position " D" affords optimum
driving characteristics under all
normal operating conditions.
" S" Slope.
Upshifting to 3rd gear only.
Suitable for moderate ascents
and descents. As the transmis
Starting and Shifting Gears
sion shifts up to 3rd gear only,
this position permits the utiliza
tion of the engine braking effect.
" L" Low.
Upshifting to 2nd gear only.
For driving on steep mountain
passes, for trailer operation in
mountainous regions, for driving
under severe operating condi
tions and as braking position on
extremely steep declines.
Do not exceed top speeds in the
individual selector lever positions.
Refer to speedometer markings.
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