Problems with the transmission
The transmission has a faulty gear shift
Possible cause:
R
the transmission is losing oil.
#
Have the transmission checked at a qualified
specialist workshop immediately.
The acceleration characteristics get worse, and
the transmission no longer shifts.
Possible cause:
R
the transmission is in emergency operation
mode.
#
Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic
conditions.
#
Shift the transmission to position
j
.
#
Switch off the vehicle.
#
Wait at least ten seconds.
#
Start the vehicle again.
#
Shift the transmission to position
h
.
#
Have the transmission checked at a qualified
specialist workshop immediately.
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For plug-in hybrids, observe the information
regarding the regenerative brake system
(
/
page 182).
When the automatic transmission is shifted to
position
h
, you can manually shift it with the
steering wheel gearshift paddle. If permitted, the
automatic transmission will shift to a higher or
lower gear depending on the steering wheel gear-
shift paddle being pulled.
You have two options for manually shifting the
automatic transmission:
R
Temporary setting
R
Permanent setting
The gears will shift automatically when manual
shifting is deactivated.
Temporary setting:
#
To activate: pull steering wheel gearshift pad-
dle
1
or
2
.
Manual shifting will be activated for a short
time. The transmission position display will
show
p
and the current gear.
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How long manual shifting stays activated
depends on various factors.
Manual shifting can be deactivated automati-
cally in the following cases:
R
When the drive program is changed
R
When the vehicle is restarted
R
When transmission position
h
is engaged
again
R
When the driving style prompts it
#
To shift up: pull steering wheel gearshift pad-
dle
2
.
194 Driving and parking
Summary of Contents for EQA 2022
Page 9: ...Left hand drive vehicles 6 At a glance Cockpit...
Page 11: ...R Opens the bonnet 346 S Electric parking brake 224 T Light switch 142 8 At a glance Cockpit...
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Page 13: ...Left hand drive vehicles 10 At a glance Cockpit plug in hybrid...
Page 15: ...Standard instrument display 12 At a glance Indicator and warning lamps standard...
Page 19: ...16 At a glance Overhead control panel...
Page 21: ...18 At a glance Door operating unit and seat adjustment...
Page 23: ...20 At a glance Emergencies and breakdowns...