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Automatic gearbox
Automatic gearbox
multitronic®, tiptronic (6-speed
gearbox)
Applies to vehicles: with multitronic® or tiptronic
®
General notes on using multitronic
The gears are changed automatically.
Applies to vehicles: with multitronic® or tiptronic
Introduction
®
Applies to vehicles with multitronic gearbox
The vehicle is equipped with an electronically controlled continu-
®
ously variable transmission (multitronic ). Unlike conventional
automatics, the gear ratios are not shifted in fixed steps but contin-
uously variable. This gives smoother transmission and makes for
better fuel economy.
Fig. 177 Detail of the
centre console:
Selector lever with
interlock button
The gearbox selects the gear ratio and shifts up or down automati-
cally according to the gear change programmes stored in the
control unit ⇒ page 166.
Driving away from a standstill
If desired, you can also select the gears manually (tiptronic mode)
⇒ page 166.
– Press and hold the brake pedal.
– Press and hold the interlock button (the button in the
selector lever handle), move the selector lever to the
desired position, for instance D, and release the interlock
button.
Please note that on vehicles with a multitronic® gearbox, torque is
transmitted via a multi-plate clutch, and not via a torque converter
as on conventional automatics. This means that the car will not
“creep” as much as conventional automatics when the engine is
idling if you stop temporarily with the selector lever in position D, S
or R.
– Wait for the gearbox to engage the gear (a slight move-
ment can be felt).
Applies to vehicles with tiptronic gearbox
– Release the brake and press the accelerator ⇒
.
The vehicle is equipped with an electronically controlled 6-speed
automatic gearbox. The gearbox changes up and down automati-
cally.
Stopping briefly
– Apply the foot brake to hold the vehicle when stationary
(for instance at traffic lights).
If desired, you can also select the gears manually (tiptronic mode)
⇒ page 166.
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