Mercedes-Benz Conecto, Manual

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Transmission shift systems
Gearshift positions of the 6-pushbutton switch panel
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Press switch “N”.
The automatic transmission shifts to
neutral.
The bus is free to move if no brakes
are applied. There is no power trans-
mission from the engine to the driven
axle.
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Press switch “D”.
Gears 1 to 4 (4-speed transmission)
or 1 to 6 (6-speed transmission) are
automatically selected in succession.
Note:
Drive position “D” provides ideal driving
characteristics in almost all operating situ-
ations.
Gearshift positions of the 6-
pushbutton switch panel
Note:
Precondition: pushbutton “N” pressed,
bus stationary, service brake applied, ac-
celerator pedal released (engine speed <
900 rpm).
Note:
Each button lights up when pressed.
Caution:
If the pressed button begins to flash, this
is a warning that there is a severe risk
of transmission damage (limited system
monitoring). In this event, it is permitted
to drive on to the nearest workshop but
only with the engine under partial load.
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