If you wish to stop the vehicle or pull away
when driving uphill you should use the Auto
Hold function
→
page 186.
Coasting with an automatic gearbox
In coasting mode, the momentum of the
vehicle can be used to save fuel in conjunc-
tion with a foresighted driving style. The en-
gine no longer brakes the vehicle – the ve-
hicle can roll for a longer distance. This
function is only available in selector lever
position
D
, not when the accelerator pedal
is pressed.
When coming to a stop without braking,
the engine restarts automatically at “creep-
ing speed”.
An automatic engine start may take place
in order to ensure reliable engine restarting
and to guarantee the power supply of the
vehicle electrical system.
Triggering coasting
1. Remove your foot from accelerator
pedal. The engine is disengaged and
runs in coasting mode. The vehicle rolls
without the braking
effect
of the engine.
Cancelling coasting mode
1. Depress the brake pedal.
Or:
depress the accelerator
briefly.
Or:
pull a paddle towards the steering
wheel.
Kickdown function
The kickdown function enables maximum
acceleration in selector lever positions
D
and
S
or in the manual
shift
program.
If the accelerator pedal is depressed fully,
the gearbox will automatically
shift
to
a lower gear, depending on the speed and
engine revs. This will make use of the full
vehicle acceleration
→
.
In kickdown, the gearbox does not auto-
matically
shift
up to the next gear until the
engine reaches the maximum engine speed
for the gear.
Launch Control
Launch Control allows maximum accelera-
tion from a standing start.
1. Switch
off
TCS
→
page 206.
2. Depress and hold the brake pedal with
your
left
foot.
3. Engage gear selector position
S
or
switch to the manual
shift
program
→
page 151.
4. With your right foot, depress the accel-
erator until the engines speed reaches
approximately 3,200 rpm.
5. Take your
left
foot
off
the brake
→
.
The vehicle will start with maximum ac-
celeration.
6. Switch the TCS back on
after
accelera-
tion.
WARNING
Rapid acceleration can cause loss of trac-
tion and skidding, particularly on slippery
roads. This can cause you to lose control
of the vehicle, which can lead to acci-
dents and serious injuries.
·
Always adapt your driving style to the
traffic
flow.
·
Only use kickdown or fast acceleration
if visibility, weather, road and
traffic
conditions permit, and other road users
are not put at risk due to the accelera-
tion and the driving style.
·
Please note that the driven wheels
could start to spin and the vehicle could
skid if the TCS is switched
off,
especial-
ly if the road is slippery.
·
Switch the TCS back on
after
the accel-
eration.
·
Only use Launch Control if the road and
traffic
conditions allow for it.
WARNING
Never “ride” the brake pedal. Do not over-
use the brake pedal. Constant braking will
cause the brakes to overheat. This can
considerably reduce the brake
effect,
in-
crease the braking distance and, in certain
circumstances, cause the brake system to
fail completely.
NOTICE
·
If you stop the vehicle on a gradient with
a gear selector position engaged, do not
attempt to stop it from rolling away by
depressing the accelerator. The auto-
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