Selector Lever Positions
The automatic gear shifting process
can be adapted to specific operat
ing conditions using the selector
lever.
P" Parking lock.
The parking lock is an addi
tional safeguard to the parking
brake when parking the vehicle
Engage only with the car
stopped.
R" Reverse gear.
Shift to reverse gear only with
the car stopped.
N" Neutral.
No power is transmitted from
the engine to the rear axle.
When the brakes are released,
the vehicle can be moved free
ly (pushed, towed or tow-start
ed). Do not engage "N" when
driving except when the veh
icle is in danger of skidding
(e.g. on icy roads, see page 16).
"D" Drive.
Automatic upshifting to top
gear. Position "D" affords opti
mum driving characteristics
under all normal operating
conditions.
"3" Upshift to 3rd gear only. Suit
able for medium range up or
downgrades.
"2" Upshift to 2nd gear only. For
driving in mountainous regions.
Since transmission will not
shift up further, this gear se
lection will make use of the
engine's braking power.
"B" In this position, the engine's
braking effect is utilized while
descending steep or lengthy
downgrades, especially with a
trailer. Use this position only
below 60 km/h (40 mph).
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