P Park
mended for a performance-oriented driving
style.
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
The rear wheels are locked.
When the selector lever is pressed forward or
back, the manual mode is activated and the
Steptronic shifts the gear. The instrument
panel shows M1 through M6.
P is engaged automatically as soon as
you switch off the engine unless N is
engaged and on vehicles with comfort access
the remote control is inserted in the ignition
lock, refer to page 59.<
Upshifts and downshifts are executed only
when they will result in a plausible combination
of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for example,
a downshift that would cause the engine to
overrev will not be executed by the system. The
selected gear is briefly displayed in the instru-
ment panel, followed by the current gear.
N Neutral
Can, for example, be engaged in automatic car
washes. The vehicle can roll.
N remains engaged even after the engine
is switched off whenever you leave the
remote control in the ignition lock. This function
is used, for example, in a car wash, refer to
page 60. After approx. 30 minutes P is auto-
matically engaged.<
To use the automatic function again, press the
selector lever to the right into position D.
Manually releasing and engaging
transmission lock
In case of a power failure, e.g. when the
battery is drained or disconnected, or an
electrical malfunction, the transmission lock
must be manually released, as otherwise the
rear wheels are blocked and the vehicle cannot
be towed.<
D Drive, automatic position
Position for normal vehicle operation. All for-
ward gears are available.
Under normal operating conditions, the fuel
consumption is lowest when driving in posi-
tion D.
Step on the brake when manually releas-
ing the transmission lock; otherwise,
Kick-down
there is a danger of the vehicle rolling.<
The kick-down mode provides maximum accel-
eration.
Press the accelerator pedal beyond the
increased resistance at full throttle.
The transmission lock should only be released
for towing. Reengage the transmission lock
after parking the vehicle at its destination.
If it also becomes necessary to manually
release the parking brake, follow this sequence:
Sport program and manual mode M/S
1.
2.
Secure the vehicle against rolling.
Manually release the parking brake, refer to
page 63.
3.
Manually release the transmission lock of
the automatic transmission.
Press selector lever out of transmission posi-
tion D toward the left:
The sport program is activated and DS appears
in the instrument panel. This position is recom-
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