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Neutral
Do not shift the transmission to N
while driving. The transmission
could otherwise be damaged.
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the brakes will allow you
to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to
push it or tow it.
If ESP
®
is deactivated or faulty:
only shift the transmission to
position N if the vehicle is in danger
of skidding, e.g. on icy roads.
!
Driving in neutral N can
damage the drive train.
7
Drive
The automatic transmission
changes gear automatically. All
forward gears are available.
Gearshifting
The automatic transmission shifts to the
individual gears automatically when it is in
transmission position D. This automatic
gearshifting behavior is determined by:
R
a shift range restriction, if selected
R
the selected drive program
E/S (Y page 137)
R
the position of the accelerator pedal
R
the road speed
Driving tips
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
X
Vehicles for USA: fully depress the
accelerator pedal.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
X
Vehicles for Canada: depress the
accelerator pedal beyond the pressure
point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
Working on the vehicle
G
Warning
When working on the vehicle, engage the
parking brake and shift AUTOTRONIC into
park position P. Otherwise the vehicle could
roll away which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
Trailer towing
X
When towing a trailer and driving downhill,
shift to a lower gear if the automatic
transmission constantly shifts between
two gears.
X
Engaging a lower gear and reducing the
speed reduces the risk of the engine
overheating.
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Automatic transmission
Driving and parking
BA 204.9 USA, CA Edition A 2011; 1; 6, en-US
d2mwents Version: 3.0.3.6
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