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Driving and operating
Automatic transmission
The automatic transmission permits
automatic gearshifting (automatic
mode) or manual gearshifting
(manual mode).
Manual shifting is possible in manual
mode by pressing < or ] on the
selector lever 3 141.
Transmission display
The mode or selected gear is shown
in the transmission display.
In automatic mode, the driving
programme is indicated by D in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC).
In manual mode, M and the number
of the selected gear is indicated.
R indicates reverse gear.
N indicates neutral position.
P indicates park position.
Selector lever
P = park position, wheels are locked,
engage only when the vehicle is
stationary and the parking brake
is applied
R = reverse gear, engage only when
the vehicle is stationary
N = neutral
D = automatic shift mode
M = manual shift mode
< = push to upshift in manual mode
] = push to downshift in manual
mode
The selector lever is locked in P and
can only be moved when the ignition
is on and the brake pedal is applied.