Mercedes-Benz Metris Operator's Manual page 107

mission shi s down one or more gears and
restricts the shi range.
The selected shi range is shown in the instru-
ment cluster display. The automatic transmis-
sion shi s only as far as the selected gear.
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The automatic transmission does not shi
down if you pull steering wheel paddle shi er
1 whilst traveling at too high a speed.
If the maximum engine speed for the restric-
ted shi range is reached and you continue to
depress the accelerator pedal, the automatic
transmission will shi up automatically. This
protects against engine overrev.
T T o de-r o de-res estr trict t ict the he shi shi r r ang ange: e: Brie y pull steer-
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ing wheel paddle shi er 2.
The automatic transmission shi s to the next
gear up, depending on the gear currently
engaged. This de-restricts the shi range at
the same time.
The selected shi range is shown in the instru-
ment cluster display. The automatic transmis-
sion shi s only as far as the selected gear.
T T o de-r o de-res estr trict t ict the he shi shi r r ang ange: e: Pull and hold
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steering wheel paddle shi er 2.
or
engage transmission position h again
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( page 104).
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The automatic transmission shi s up one or
more gears depending on the gear currently
engaged. Simultaneously, the shi range
restriction is deactivated and the transmission
position appears in the instrument cluster dis-
play h.
Recommended shi ranges for the following driv-
ing conditions:
3 Use the engine's braking e ect.
2 Use the engine's braking e ect on downhill
gradients and when driving on steep roads, in
mountainous areas as well as under arduous
operating conditions.
1 Use the engine's braking e ect on extremely
steep downhill gradients and on long downhill
stretches.
Using kic Using kickdo kdown wn
F F or maximum acceler or maximum acceleration: ation: depress the accel-
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erator pedal beyond the pressure point.
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R R efueling efueling
R R efueling t efueling the v he vehicle ehicle
& W W ARNING
ARNING Risk of re or explosion from
fuel
Fuels are highly ammable.
Fire, open ames, smoking and creating
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sparks must be avoided.
Before refueling, switch o the vehicle
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and, if installed, the stationary heater,
and leave them switched o during refu-
eling.
& W W ARNING
ARNING Risk of injury from fuels
Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to your
health.
Do not swallow fuel or let it come into
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contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Do not inhale fuel vapor.
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Keep children away from fuel.
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Keep doors and windows closed during
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the refueling process.
If you or other people come into contact with
fuel, observe the following:
Immediately rinse fuel o your skin with
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soap and water.
If fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
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immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical attention
immediately.
If you swallow fuel, seek medical atten-
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tion immediately. Do not induce vomiting.
Change immediately out of clothing that
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has come into contact with fuel.
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ARNING Risk of re and explosion due to
electrostatic charge
Electrostatic charge can ignite fuel vapor.
Before you open the fuel ller cap or take
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hold of the pump nozzle, touch the met-
allic vehicle body.
To avoid creating another electrostatic
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charge, do not get into the vehicle again
during the refueling process.
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