Mercedes-Benz A Series Owner's Manual page 96

6-speed manual transmission
Vehicles without ECO Start-Stop-Function* (6-
speed manual transmission)
!
When shifting between 5th and 6th gear,
you should always push the gear lever all
the way to the right. You could otherwise
shift unintentionally into 3rd or 4th gear
and damage the transmission.
Do not exceed the maximum speed for the
individual gears.
If you shift down at too high a speed (trans-
mission braking), this can cause the engine
to overrev, leading to engine damage.
!
On long and steep downhill gradients,
especially when the vehicle is laden, you
must shift to a lower gear in time. This will
* optional
use the braking effect of the engine, so less
braking will be required to prevent the vehi-
cle from gaining speed. This relieves the
load on the brake system and prevents the
brakes from overheating and wearing too
quickly.
Engaging reverse gear
!
Only engage reverse gear when the vehi-
cle is stationary, otherwise the transmis-
sion could be damaged.
Pull the gear lever up, move it to the left and
X
then back.
Gearshift indicator (BlueEFFI-
CIENCY*vehicles)
i
Observing the gearshift indicator in the
instrument cluster's multi-function display
will help you to improve the fuel economy
of your vehicle.
Transmission
Upshift indicator
1
Shift up or down a gear when the corre-
X
sponding indicator appears in the instru-
ment cluster's multi-function display.
The shift indicator is meant as a recommen-
dation for an economical driving style. How-
ever, always observe traffic conditions, as
your driving style is determined, in the first
instance, by the traffic situation.
Controls
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