SMART 2016 fortwo Operator's Manual page 98

Automatic transmission
96
Shifting with shift paddles (vehicles
with Sports package)
To shift up: pull shift paddle ;.
X
The automatic transmission shifts up to the
next gear.
To prevent engine damage the automatic
transmission shifts up automatically:
if the maximum engine speed on the cur-
R
rently engaged gear is reached and
you continue to accelerate.
R
To shift down: pull shift paddle :.
X
The automatic transmission shifts down to
the next gear.
Downshifting occurs automatically while
coasting.
If the engine exceeds the maximum engine
speed when shifting down, the automatic
transmission protects against engine dam-
age by not shifting down.
Shift recommendation
The gearshift recommendations assist you in
adopting an economical driving style.
Shift one gear up or down according to
X
gearshift recommendation : when shown
in the multifunction display of the instru-
ment cluster.
Further information on the transmission dis-
play ( page 111).
Y
Kickdown
If you want maximum acceleration, you can
also change the kickdown to be manually
switched on:
Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
X
pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts to a
lower gear depending on the engine speed.
Shift back up once the desired speed is
X
reached.
i
If you apply full throttle, the automatic
transmission shifts up to the next gear
when the maximum engine speed is reached.
This prevents the engine from overrevving.