Automatic transmission
The automatic transmission permits
automatic gearshifting (automatic
mode) or manual gearshifting
(manual mode).
Manual shifting is possible in manual
mode by tapping the selector lever
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Transmission display
The mode or selected gear is shown
in the transmission display.
In automatic mode, the driving
programme is indicated by D in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC).
R indicates reverse gear.
N indicates neutral position.
P indicates park position.
Midlevel display: in manual mode the
number of the selected gear is
indicated.
Uplevel display: in manual mode, M
and the number of the selected gear
is indicated.
Driving and operating
Selector lever
P = park position, press release
button, wheels are locked,
engage only when the vehicle is
stationary and parking brake is
applied
R = reverse gear, press release
button, engage only when
vehicle is stationary
N = neutral
D = automatic mode
M = manual mode: move selector
lever from D to the left.
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