X
To shift up and extend the shift range:
briefly pull right steering wheel gearshift pad-
dle
;
.
The automatic transmission shifts to the next
gear up, depending on the gear currently
engaged. This derestricts the shift range at
the same time.
If the display shows only transmission posi-
tion
D, the shift range restriction is cancelled.
X
To derestrict the shift range: pull and hold
right steering wheel gearshift paddle
;
.
The automatic transmission shifts up one or
more gears depending on the gear currently
engaged. At the same time, the shift range
restriction is cancelled and the display shows
transmission position
D.
Shift ranges and driving situations
=
Use the engine's braking effect.
5
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
4
Use the braking effect of the engine
on extremely steep downhill gradi-
ents and long downhill stretches.
Drive programs
General notes
You can choose between various drive programs
for the automatic transmission with the
DYNAMIC SELECT switch. Engine management
and the gearshifting characteristics of the auto-
matic transmission change depending on which
drive program is selected. As a result, either a
sportier, a more comfort-oriented or an eco-
nomical driving style is supported, depending on
what the driver wishes. Selecting drive program
M also deactivates automatic gearshifting,
requiring that you change gear manually.
After the engine is started, the automatic trans-
mission automatically switches to drive pro-
gram
C (Comfort) for a comfortable and eco-
nomical driving style.
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
X
Push DYNAMIC SELECT switch
:
up or down
until the desired drive program is selected.
The display shows the letter of the selected
drive program above the transmission posi-
tion indicator (
Y
page 180).
M Manual
Manual gearshifting
S Sport
Sporty driving style
C Comfort
Comfortable, economical
driving style
E Eco
Particularly economical
driving style
Drive program (M)
The
Manual drive program is characterised by
the following:
R
The automatic transmission must be shifted
manually at all times. The automatic trans-
mission does not shift up automatically even
when the maximum engine speed is reached
(
Y
page 182).
R
The ECO start/stop function must be activa-
ted manually.
Drive program S
Drive program
Sport has the following charac-
teristics:
R
the vehicle exhibits sporty handling charac-
teristics.
R
the automatic transmission shifts up at a later
point and shifts down earlier. These auto-
matic transmission shift points may increase
fuel consumption.
Automatic transmission
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