P Park
Via the shift paddles on the steering
wheel
P engages automatically when you switch
off the engine unless N is engaged and
the remote control remains in the ignition lock,
refer to page 59. As soon as you remove the
remote control from the ignition lock, P
engages regardless of the position of the selec-
tor lever.<
Displays in the instrument cluster
>
>
To shift up, pull the right-hand shift paddle
+ briefly.
To shift down, pull the left-hand shift paddle
– briefly.
Unlocking the transmission lock
manually
If a power failure occurs, e.g. if the battery
is discharged or disconnected, the trans-
mission lock must be released manually, other-
wise the rear wheels are blocked and the vehi-
cle cannot be towed.<
1
2
Engaged gear 1 to 7, R, N, P
Selected drive program,
corresponds to the number of illuminated
fields, refer to Drivelogic, page 65
3
The gear currently engaged is displayed
together with a D in drive mode
Release the transmission lock manually for tow-
ing only and forcefully apply the parking brake
beforehand to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
After parking the vehicle, lock the transmission
lock again.
At very low outside temperatures, this display
may not be functional. The engaged driving
direction is indicated by the LEDs on the selec-
tor lever.
Releasing
Changing gears
1.
2.
Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever.
Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever
until the sleeve is inside out.
Via the selector lever
>
>
To shift up, pull back the selector lever.
To shift down, push it forward.
3.
Push the black cover forward using the
screwdriver from the onboard tool kit, refer
to page 233.
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