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NOTE
Automatic deactivation
If the steering wheel paddles are not used
then they are deactivated after a short time
- this is indicated when the combined
instrument panel switches indication, from
the figure for the current gear back to "D".
The exception is during engine braking -
then the paddles are activated as long as
engine braking is in progress.
Manual deactivation
The steering wheel paddle shifters can
also be deactivated manually:
•
Pull both paddles toward the steering
wheel and hold until the combined
instrument panel changes character
from the figure for the current gear to
"D".
The paddles can also be used with the gear
selector in Sport mode* - then the paddles
are constantly activated without being deacti-
vated.
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With certain engines only.
If the car has Sport mode* then "S" is shown first.
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Geartronic - Sport mode* (S)
The Sport programme provides
sportier characteristics and allows
higher engine speed for the gears.
At the same time it responds more
quickly to acceleration. During active driving,
the use of a lower gear is prioritised, leading
to a delayed upshift.
To activate Sport mode:
•
Move the gear selector to the side from D
position to the end position at "+S–" - the
combined instrument panel changes indi-
D
S
cation from
to
.
Sport mode can be selected at any time while
driving.
Geartronic - Winter mode
It can be easier to pull away on slippery roads
if 3rd gear is engaged manually.
1. Depress the brake pedal and move the
gear selector from D position to the end
position at "+S–" - the combined instru-
ment panel changes indication from
1
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the figure
.
2. Scroll up to gear 3 by pushing the lever
forward towards "+" (plus) twice - the dis-
play shifts the indication from
3. Release the brake and accelerate care-
fully.
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The gearbox "winter mode" means that the
car moves off with a lower engine speed and
reduced engine power on the drive wheels.
Kick-down
When the accelerator pedal is pressed all the
way to the floor (beyond the position normally
regarded as full acceleration) a lower gear is
immediately engaged. This is known as kick-
down.
If the accelerator is released from the kick-
down position, the gearbox automatically
changes up.
Kick-down is used when maximum accelera-
tion is needed, such as for overtaking.
Safety function
To prevent overrevving the engine, the gear-
box control program has a protective down-
shift inhibitor which prevents the kick-down
function.
Geartronic does not permit downshifting/
kick-down which would result in an engine
D
to
speed high enough to damage the engine.
Nothing happens if the driver still tries to shift
down in this way at high engine speed – the
original gear remains engaged.
1
3
to
.
When kick-down is activated the car can
change one or more gears at a time depend-
ing on engine speed. The car changes up
*
Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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