Transmission positions
B
Parking lock
This prevents the vehicle from rolling
away when stopped. Only move the
DIRECT SELECT lever to P when the
vehicle is stationary.
The key can only be removed when
the DIRECT SELECT lever is in posi-
tion P. When there is no key in the
ignition lock, the DIRECT SELECT
lever is locked in position P.
C
Reverse gear
Only move the DIRECT SELECT lever
to R when the vehicle is stationary.
A
Neutral
No power is transmitted from the
drive system to the drive wheels.
Releasing the brakes will allow you to
move the vehicle freely.
If ESP
®
is faulty: only move the
DIRECT SELECT lever to N if the vehi-
cle is in danger of skidding, e.g. on icy
roads.
7
Drive
For driving forwards
Driving tips
Holding the vehicle stationary on uphill
gradients
Do not hold the vehicle stationary on uphill gra-
dients by depressing the accelerator pedal.
Instead, only ever hold the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients by:
R
depressing the brake pedal
R
engaging the electric parking brake
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration:
X
Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The needle in the power display points to the
boost area (
Y
page 173).
X
Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached.
i
Maximum acceleration is available for a limi-
ted time.
Program selector button
The program selector button allows you to
choose between drive programs with different
driving characteristics.
X
Press program selector button
:
.
The selected drive program appears in the
multifunction display.
The transmission switches to automatic drive
program E each time the drive system is started.
E Economy
Comfortable, economical
driving style
S Sport
Sporty driving style
E+ Economy
Plus
Comfortable, particularly
economical driving style
Drive programs
Drive program E (Economy)
Drive program E is characterised by the follow-
ing:
R
the vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward gear unless the accelerator pedal is
depressed fully.
R
reduced power on the accelerator pedal
increases sensitivity. This supports an even
and economical driving style.
R
the wheels are less likely to spin.
R
full power output by using kickdown.
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