Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator's Manual page 117

transmission will not shift up if the shift
range is restricted.
7 The automatic transmission shifts
through all five gears.
? The automatic transmission shifts
only as far as fourth gear.
= The automatic transmission shifts
only as far as third gear.
This position allows you to use the
braking effect of the engine.
5 The automatic transmission shifts
only as far as second gear.
This position is for journeys in
arduous conditions, in
mountainous terrain or on steep
mountain roads. You can use the
engine's braking effect on downhill
gradients.
4 The automatic transmission only
works in first gear.
The braking effect of the engine can
be utilized on extremely steep
downhill gradients and long
downhill stretches.
Driving tips
Accelerator pedal position
Your style of driving influences how the
automatic transmission shifts gear:
little throttle: early upshifts
R
lots of throttle: later upshifts
R
Automatic transmission
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration:
X
Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts to the
next gear down, depending on the engine
speed.
X
Ease off on the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts up again.
Stopping
If you only need to stop briefly:
X
Leave the selector lever in the drive
position.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away
using the brake pedal.
Maneuvering
Maneuvering in a tight space:
X
Control the vehicle's speed by braking
carefully.
X
Accelerate only slightly and avoid jolting.
i For rapid maneuvering (e.g. to rock the
vehicle out of snow or slush), you can shift
back and forth between drive position D
and reverse gear R at low speeds without
applying the brakes.
Towing a trailer
X
Run the engine in the moderate engine
speed range on steep uphill gradients.
X
Depending on the uphill or downhill
gradient, shift down to shift range 3 or
2( Y page 115), even if cruise control is
switched on.
Working on the vehicle
G
Warning
Apply the parking brake and move the
selector lever to P when working on the
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