Transmission
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in order to prevent the engine from over-
revving, even if the shift range is restricted.
Driving situation
è
The braking effect of the engine can
be used in this position.
ç
To use the braking effect of the
engine on downhill gradients and
for driving:
R
on steep mountain roads
R
in mountainous terrain
R
in arduous conditions
æ
To use the braking effect of the
engine on extremely steep downhill
gradients and long downhill
stretches
Restricting the shift range
X
Press the left-hand button on the steering
wheel (
Y
page 117).
The set shift range appears in the multi-
function display.
Derestricting the shift range
X
Press the right-hand button on the steering
wheel (
Y
page 117).
The set shift range appears in the multi-
function display.
Automatic gearshift program
You can select either gearshift program C or
S.
The program selector button is located on the
centre console.
1
Program selector button
C Comfort
For comfort mode
S Sport
For all normal driving con-
ditions
!
Only press program selector button
1
when the selector lever is in position P, N
or D.
1
Current gearshift program
i
If gearshift program C or S is selected, the
automatic transmission remains in the
selected gearshift program if you start the
engine again.
i
All models with diesel engines:
To reduce the demand placed on the torque
converter, the vehicle pulls away in first
gear regardless of the gearshift program
selected.
X
Press program selector button
1
repeat-
edly until the letter (C/S) for the desired
gearshift program appears in the multi-
function display.
Comfort mode C is characterised by the fol-
lowing:
Controls
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