Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 907 2018 Operating Instructions Manual page 128

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Driving and parking
To restrict the shift range: briefly pull the
#
steering wheel gearshift paddle 1.
The automatic transmission shifts to the next
gear down, depending on the gear currently
engaged. The shift range is also restricted.
The shift range selected is shown in the multi‐
function display. The automatic transmission
shifts only as far as the selected gear.
Pull and hold the steering wheel gearshift
#
paddle 1.
The automatic transmission will change to a
shift range which allows easy acceleration
and deceleration. To do this, the automatic
transmission shifts down one or more gears
and restricts the shift range.
The shift range selected is shown in the multi‐
function display. The automatic transmission
shifts only as far as the selected gear.
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The automatic transmission does not shift
down if you pull the steering wheel gearshift
paddle 1 whilst travelling at too high a
speed.
If the shift range is restricted and the maxi‐
mum engine speed for the restricted shift
range is reached, the automatic transmission
will not shift up.
To derestrict the shift range: briefly pull the
#
steering wheel gearshift paddle 2.
The automatic transmission shifts to the next
gear up, depending on the gear currently
engaged. This derestricts the shift range at
the same time.
The shift range selected is shown in the multi‐
function display. The automatic transmission
shifts only as far as the selected gear.
To derestrict the shift range: pull and hold
#
the steering wheel gearshift paddle 2.
The automatic transmission shifts up one or
more gears depending on the gear currently
engaged. Simultaneously, the shift range
restriction is deactivated and the transmis‐
sion position appears in the multifunction dis‐
play h.
To derestrict the shift range: pull and hold
#
the steering wheel gearshift paddle 2.
or
Engage transmission position h again
#
( page 125).
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The automatic transmission shifts up one or
more gears depending on the gear currently
engaged. Simultaneously, the shift range
restriction is deactivated and the transmis‐
sion position appears in the multifunction dis‐
play h.
Shift range driving conditions
3 Use the engine's braking effect.
2 Use the engine's braking effect on downhill
gradients and when driving on steep roads,
in mountainous areas as well as under ardu‐
ous operating conditions.
1 Use the engine's braking effect on extremely
steep downhill gradients and on long down‐
hill stretches.
Using kickdown
For maximum acceleration: depress the
#
accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point.
Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
#
desired speed is reached.
Deactivating the park pawl manually (vehi‐
cles with front wheel drive)
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Vehicles with automatic transmission
and front wheel drive: in the event of dam‐
age to the electrics, the automatic transmis‐
sion may be locked in position j. In this
case the park pawl can be deactivated
mechanically, e.g. to tow away the vehicle
( page 293).
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Mechanical park pawl deactivation is only
possible on automatic vehicles with front
wheel drive.
Requirements:
you require the release tool from the vehicle
R
tool kit ( page 299).
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