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Transmission positions
B
Park position
This prevents the vehicle from
rolling away when stopped.
Only shift the transmission into
position P (
Y
vehicle is stationary. The parking
lock should not be used as a brake
when parking. Always apply the
parking brake in addition to the
parking lock in order to secure the
vehicle.
The key can only be removed if the
transmission is in position P. If
the SmartKey is removed from the
ignition lock, the selector lever is
locked.
In the event of a malfunction of the
vehicle's electronics, the trans-
mission may lock. Information on
manually disconnecting the selec-
tor lever lock (
Have the vehicle electronics
checked immediately at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
C
Reverse gear
Only shift the transmission into
position R when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
page 92) when the
page 97).
Y
Automatic transmission
A
Neutral
Do not shift the transmission to N
while driving. Otherwise, the
automatic transmission could be
damaged.
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the parking brake and
brake pedal will allow you to move
the vehicle freely, e.g. to push it or
tow it away.
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If esp
is deactivated or faulty:
shift the transmission to position
N if the vehicle is in danger of
skidding, e.g. on icy roads.
!
Rolling in neutral N can dam-
age the drive train.
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Drive
The automatic transmission
changes gear automatically. All
forward gears are available.
Driving tips
Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts to the
individual gears automatically when it is in
transmission position D. This automatic
gearshifting behavior is determined by:
the selected drive program:
R
the position of the accelerator pedal
R
the road speed
R
Accelerator pedal position
Your style of driving influences how the auto-
matic transmission shifts gear:
little throttle: early upshifts
R
more throttle: late upshifts
R
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