Automatic Transmission - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual

Selector lever positions
Park position
B
This prevents the vehicle from roll-
ing away when stopped. Only move
the selector lever to P if the vehicle
is stationary.
You can only remove the key when
the selector lever is in this position.
The selector lever is locked in posi-
tion P if the key is removed.
The parking lock should not be
used as a brake when parking.
Always apply the parking brake as
well once you have parked the vehi-
cle.
Reverse gear
C
Only move the selector lever to R
when the vehicle is stationary.
Neutral
A
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels. Releas-
ing the brakes will allow you to
move the vehicle freely, e.g. by
pushing.
Do not move the selector lever to N
while driving. The automatic trans-
mission could otherwise be dam-
aged.
If ASR is deactivated or ESP
malfunctioned: only move the
selector lever to N if the vehicle is
in danger of skidding, e.g. on icy
roads.
Drive
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The automatic transmission
changes gear itself. All forward
gears are available.
You can influence the gearshifts
and shift gears yourself or limit the
shift range.

Automatic transmission

Changing gear
The 5-speed automatic transmission adapts
to your individual driving style by continu-
ously adjusting its shift points. These shift
point adjustments take into account the cur-
rent operating and driving conditions. If the
operating or driving conditions change, the
automatic transmission reacts by adjusting
the gearshift program.
When the selector lever is in position D, the
automatic transmission selects the individual
gears automatically. This depends on:
any restriction in the shift range
R
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Y
the position of the accelerator pedal
R
the road speed
R
Touchshift
When the selector lever is in position D, you
can perform gearshifts yourself.
To shift down: press the selector lever to
X
the left towards D–.
The automatic transmission shifts to the
next gear down, depending on the gear cur-
rently engaged. The shift range is also
restricted.
The automatic transmission does not shift
i
down if you press the selector lever
towards D– while traveling at too high a
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speed. This protects the engine from over-
revving.
To shift up: briefly press the selector lever
X
to the right towards D+.
The automatic transmission shifts to the
next gear up, depending on the current
gearshift program. This also extends the
shift range.
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