Restricting the shift range
Requirements:
R
Transmission position
h
is engaged
(
/
page 120).
#
To restrict the shift range: briefly pull steer‐
ing wheel paddle shifter
1
.
The automatic transmission shifts to the next
gear down, depending on the gear currently
engaged. The shift range is also restricted.
The shift range selected is shown in the multi‐
function display. The automatic transmission
shifts only as far as the selected gear.
#
Pull and hold steering wheel paddle shifter
1
.
The automatic transmission will change to a
shift range which allows easy acceleration
and deceleration. To do this, the automatic
transmission shifts down one or more gears
and restricts the shift range.
The shift range selected is shown in the multi‐
function display. The automatic transmission
shifts only as far as the selected gear.
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The automatic transmission does not shift
down if you pull steering wheel paddle shifter
1
whilst traveling at too high a speed.
If the shift range is restricted and the maxi‐
mum engine speed for the restricted shift
range is reached, the automatic transmission
will not shift up.
#
To derestrict the shift range: briefly pull
steering wheel paddle shifter
2
.
The automatic transmission shifts to the next
gear up, depending on the gear currently
engaged. This derestricts the shift range at
the same time.
The shift range selected is shown in the multi‐
function display. The automatic transmission
shifts only as far as the selected gear.
#
To derestrict the shift range: pull and hold
steering wheel paddle shifter
2
.
or
#
Engage transmission position
h
again
(
/
page 120).
The automatic transmission shifts up one or
more gears depending on the gear currently
engaged. Simultaneously, the shift range
restriction is deactivated and the transmis‐
sion position appears in the multifunction dis‐
play
h
.
Adapt the shift range to the driving situation:
3
Use the engine's braking effect.
2
Use the engine's braking effect on downhill
gradients and when driving on steep roads,
in mountainous areas as well as under ardu‐
ous operating conditions.
1
Use the engine's braking effect on extremely
steep downhill gradients and on long down‐
hill stretches.
Using kickdown
#
For maximum acceleration: depress the
accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point.
#
Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached.
All-wheel drive
Notes on all-wheel drive
All-wheel drive ensures permanent drive for all
four wheels, and together with ESP
®
it improves
the traction of the vehicle.
The traction control of the all-wheel drive also
takes place via the brake system. Therefore, the
brake system can overheat during extreme off-
road use. In this case, ease off the accelerator
pedal or stop to allow the brake system to cool
down.
If a driven wheel spins due to insufficient trac‐
tion, observe the following notes:
R
When pulling away, make use of the traction
control integrated in ESP
®
. Depress the
accelerator pedal as far as necessary.
R
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal,
slowly, while the vehicle is in motion.
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