SMART fortwo 2015, Owner'S Manual, Page: 105 / 228

overrun phase or while driving on steep ter-
rain.
X
To deactivate: pull and hold gearshift pad-
dle
;
.
or
X
Change the transmission position with the
selector lever.
or
X
Change the drive program with the program
selector button.
Shifting with the selector lever
X
To shift up: push the selector lever in the
q
direction.
The automatic transmission shifts up to the
next gear.
The automatic transmission automatically
shifts up in order to prevent damage to the
engine:
R
when the maximum engine speed of the
currently engaged gear has been reached
and
R
you depress the accelerator pedal
X
To shift down: pull the selector lever in the
±
direction.
The automatic transmission shifts down to
the next gear.
Downshifting occurs automatically while
coasting.
If the engine exceeds the maximum engine
speed when shifting down, the automatic
transmission protects against engine dam-
age by not shifting down.
Shifting with gearshift paddles (vehi-
cles with Sports package)
X
To shift up: pull gearshift paddle
;
.
The automatic transmission shifts up to the
next gear.
The automatic transmission automatically
shifts up in order to prevent damage to the
engine:
R
when the maximum engine speed of the
currently engaged gear has been reached
and
R
you depress the accelerator pedal
X
To shift down: pull gearshift paddle
:
.
The automatic transmission shifts down to
the next gear.
Downshifting occurs automatically while
coasting.
If the engine exceeds the maximum engine
speed when shifting down, the automatic
transmission protects against engine dam-
age by not shifting down.
Gearshift recommendation
The gearshift recommendations assist you in
adopting an economical driving style.
Vehicles with a monochrome display
Automatic transmission
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