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The following modes can be selected with the selector lever
– Parking mode
P
The driven wheels are locked mechanically in this mode.
The parking mode must only be selected when the vehicle is stationary.
- Reverse gear
R
Reverse gear can only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary and the en-
gine is at idling speed.
Before moving into mode R from mode P or N, depress the brake pedal while
simultaneously pressing the lock button in the direction of the ar-
row
» Fig.
139.
- Neutral
N
The power transmission to the drive wheels is interrupted in this mode.
- Mode for forwards travel (normal programme)
D
In mode D, the forward gears are automatically changed according to the en-
gine load, accelerator pedal actuation and driving speed.
- Mode for forwards travel (sports programme)
S
In mode S, the forward gears are shifted automatically up and down at higher
engine speeds than in mode D.
Before changing to mode S from mode D, press the lock button in the direction
of the arrow
» Fig.
139.
Releasing selector lever from mode P or N (selector lever lock)
The selector lever is locked in modes P and N to prevent the forwards travel
mode from being selected accidentally and setting the vehicle in motion. The
warning light
illuminates in the instrument cluster
The selector lever is released by depressing the brake pedal while simultane-
ously pressing the lock button in the direction of the arrow
The selector lever is not locked when quickly moving via position N (e.g. from R
to D). This, for example, helps to rock out a vehicle that is stuck, e.g. in a bank
of snow. The selector lever lock will engage if the lever is in position N for
more than approx. 2 seconds without the brake pedal being depressed.
The selector lever is locked only when the vehicle is stationary and at speeds
up to 5 km/h.
» Fig.
138.
If you want to move the selector lever from mode P to mode D or vice versa,
move the selector lever quickly. This prevents modes R or N from being acci-
dentally selected.
Manual shifting of gears (Tiptronic)
Fig. 140 Selector lever / multi-function steering wheel
Tiptronic mode makes it possible to manually shift gears with the selector lev-
er or multifunction steering wheel. This mode can be selected both while stop-
ping and while driving.
The currently selected gear is indicated in the display
The gearshift indicator must be observed when changing gear
Switching to manual shifting
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39.
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Push the gear selector from position D towards the right, or left in a right-
hand drive vehicle.
» Fig.
139.
Shifting up gears
›
Press the selector lever forwards
›
Pull the right-hand paddle
Shifting down gears
›
Press the selector lever backwards
›
Pull the left-hand paddle
Temporarily switch to manual gear changing in mode D or S
›
Pull one of the
Note
Read and observe
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on page 142 first.
» Fig. 140
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» Fig. 140
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paddles
» Fig. 140
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» Fig. 138
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» Fig.
140.
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briefly towards the steering wheel.
» Fig.
140.
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briefly towards the steering wheel.
briefly towards the steering wheel .
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