R
the vehicle pulls away more gently in forward
and reverse gears unless the accelerator
pedal is depressed fully.
R
increased sensitivity. This improves driving
stability on slippery road surfaces, for exam-
ple.
R
the automatic transmission shifts up sooner.
This results in the vehicle being driven at
lower engine speeds and the wheels being
less likely to spin.
Drive program S is characterised by the follow-
ing:
R
sporty engine and transmission settings.
R
the vehicle pulls away in first gear.
R
the automatic transmission shifts up later.
R
fuel consumption may be higher as a result of
the later automatic transmission shift points.
Shift ranges
Introduction
When the automatic transmission is in position
D, it is possible to restrict or derestrict 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.
Driving situations
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To use the engine's braking effect
5
To use the engine's braking effect
This setting is particularly suited for
driving:
R
on steep mountain roads
R
in mountainous terrain
R
in arduous conditions
4
The braking effect of the engine can
be utilised on extremely steep down-
hill gradients and long downhill
stretches.
Restricting the shift range
X
Pull the left-hand steering wheel gearshift
paddle (
Y
page 104).
The automatic transmission shifts down one
gear and restricts the shift range to the rele-
vant gear.
To protect against engine damage, the auto-
matic transmission:
R
does not shift down if doing so would cause
the engine to exceed the maximum engine
speed
R
shifts up, even if the shift range is restricted,
if the maximum engine speed for the shift
range is reached and you continue to accel-
erate
Derestricting the shift range
X
Pull the right-hand steering wheel gearshift
paddle (
Y
page 104).
The automatic transmission shifts up one
gear and restricts the shift range to the rele-
vant gear.
Clearing the shift range restriction
X
Pull and hold the right-hand steering wheel
gearshift paddle (
Y
page 104) until transmis-
sion position D is shown in the multifunction
display.
The automatic transmission shifts from the
current shift range directly to D.
Selecting the ideal shift range
X
Pull the left-hand steering wheel gearshift
paddle and hold it in position (
Y
page 104).
The automatic transmission shifts to the gear
which allows optimum acceleration and
deceleration. To do this, the automatic trans-
mission shifts down one or more gears.
The automatic transmission cannot shift down
beyond second gear. To shift into first gear, you
must pull the left-hand steering wheel gearshift
paddle.
Automatic transmission
105
Driving
and
parking
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