Driving and operating
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Kickdown
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
start the vehicle using jump leads
3 232.
If the vehicle battery is not the cause
of the fault, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Manual transmission
Pressing down the accelerator pedal
beyond the kickdown detent will lead
to maximum acceleration
independent of selected driving
mode. The transmission shifts to a
lower gear depending on engine
speed.
Fault
In the event of a fault, C illuminates
and a message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 89.
Electronic transmission control
enables only third gear. The
transmission no longer shifts
automatically.
To engage reverse, with the vehicle
stationary and engine at idle depress
the clutch pedal, pull the ring under
the selector lever and engage the
gear.
Do not drive faster than 62 mph.
If the gear does not engage, set the
selector lever to neutral, release the
clutch pedal and depress again. Then
repeat gear selection.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Interruption of power supply
Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily.
In the event of an interruption of
power supply, it is not possible to
select another mode when P is
selected.
When operating, depress the clutch
pedal completely. Do not use the
pedal as a foot rest.
Towing the vehicle 3 234.