Gearshift recommendation
The gearshift recommendation assists you in
adopting a fuel-efficient driving style. The rec-
ommended gear is shown on the multifunction
display.
X
Shift gear according to gearshift recommen-
dation
:
when shown in the multifunction
display of the instrument cluster.
Drive programs
Drive program C (Comfort)
Drive program C is characterised by the follow-
ing:
R
the vehicle exhibits comfortable, economical
driving characteristics.
R
the vehicle has improved driving stability, e.g.
on slippery road surfaces.
Drive program S (Sport)
Drive program S is characterised by the follow-
ing:
R
sporty engine settings.
Drive program I (Individual)
In drive program I, the following properties of
the drive program can be selected:
R
the drive (engine and transmission manage-
ment)
R
the suspension (vehicles with adjustable
damping)
R
the steering
R
the availability of the ECO start/stop function
R
the climate control
Information on configuring drive program I with
the multimedia system can be found in the Dig-
ital Owner's Manual.
Offroad drive program
The Offroad drive program is characterised by
the following:
R
the vehicle exhibits optimised driving charac-
teristics for easily negotiable off-road terrain.
Drive program E (Economy)
Drive program E is characterised by the follow-
ing:
R
the vehicle exhibits particularly economical
driving characteristics.
R
the vehicle has improved driving stability, e.g.
on slippery road surfaces.
R
the performance of the air-conditioning and
heating systems is reduced.
Automatic transmission
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position D or R,
the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is
a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position D or R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do
not simultaneously accelerate.
G
WARNING
The automatic transmission switches to neu-
tral position N when you switch off the engine.
The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of an
accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking position P. Prevent the parked vehi-
cle from rolling away by applying the parking
brake.
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Automatic transmission
Driving
and
parking