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Automatic transmission
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Effect
è With this selection you can use the
braking effect of the engine.
ç Allows the use of engine’s braking
power when driving
R
on steep downgrades
R
in mountainous regions
R
under extreme operating
conditions
æ For maximum use of engine’s
braking effect on very steep or
lengthy downgrades.
Automatic shift program
Program mode selector switch
C Comfort For comfort driving
S Sport For standard driving
The current program mode appears in the
multifunction display.
1
Program mode indicator
You should only change the program mode
when the automatic transmission is in park
position P.
i
The last selected program mode (C or S)
is switched on when the engine is
restarted.
X
Press the program mode selector switch
repeatedly until the letter of the desired
program mode appears in the multifunction
display.
Selecting program mode C means:
R
The vehicle starts out more gentle, both
forward and reverse, except when driving
off with full throttle.
R
Traction and driving stability are improved
on icy roads.
R
Upshifts occur earlier even when you give
more gas. The engine then operates at
lower revolutions and the wheels are less
likely to spin.
Selecting program mode S means that
upshifts occur later.
Controls in detail
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