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% flashes when diesel particle filter

has reached the maximum filling

level. Start cleaning process

immediately to avoid damage to the

engine.

Catalytic converter

Automatic transmission

The automatic transmission permits

automatic gearshifting (automatic

mode) or manual gearshifting

(manual mode).

Manual shifting is possible in manual

mode by pressing < or ] on the

selector lever 3 142.

The catalytic converter reduces the

amount of harmful substances in the

exhaust gases.

Caution

Cleaning process

To activate cleaning process,

continue driving, keep engine speed

above 2000 revolutions per minute.

Shift down if necessary. Diesel

particle filter cleaning is then started.

If g illuminates additionally,

cleaning is not possible, seek the

assistance of a workshop.

Fuel grades other than those listed

on pages 3 176, 3 242 could

damage the catalytic converter or

electronic components.

Unburnt petrol will overheat and

damage the catalytic converter.

Therefore avoid excessive use of

the starter, running the fuel tank

dry and starting the engine by

pushing or towing.

Transmission display

Caution

If the cleaning process is

In the event of misfiring, uneven

engine running, a reduction in engine

performance or other unusual

problems, have the cause of the fault

rectified by a workshop as soon as

possible. In an emergency, driving

can be continued for a short period,

keeping vehicle speed and engine

speed low.

interrupted, there is a risk of

provoking severe engine damage.

Cleaning takes place quickest at high

engine speeds and loads.

Control indicator % extinguishes as

soon as the self-cleaning operation is

complete.

The mode or selected gear is shown

in the transmission display.

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In automatic mode, the driving

programme is indicated by D in the

Driver Information Centre.

In manual mode, M and the number

of the selected gear is indicated.

R indicates reverse gear.

N indicates neutral position.

P indicates park position.

P : park position, wheels are locked,

engage only when the vehicle is

stationary and the parking brake

is applied

Without brake pedal applied, control

indicator j illuminates.

If the selector lever is not in P when

the ignition is switched off, control

indicator j flashes.

To engage P, R or M, press the

release button.

The engine can only be started with

the lever in position P or N. When

position N is selected, press the brake

pedal or apply the parking brake

before starting.

Do not accelerate while engaging a

gear. Never depress the accelerator

pedal and brake pedal at the same

time.

R : reverse gear, engage only when

the vehicle is stationary

N : neutral

D : automatic shift mode

M : manual shift mode

< : push to upshift in manual mode

] : push to downshift in manual

mode

Selector lever

The selector lever is locked in P and

can only be moved when the ignition

is on and the brake pedal is applied.

When a gear is engaged, the vehicle

slowly begins to creep when the

brake is released.

Engine braking

To utilise the engine braking effect,

select a lower gear in good time when

driving downhill, see manual mode.

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Move selector lever to position M.

Press < on the selector lever to shift

to a higher gear.

Press ] on the selector lever to shift

to a lower gear.

If a higher gear is selected when

vehicle speed is too low, or a lower

gear when vehicle speed is too high,

the shift is not executed. This can

cause a message in the Driver

Information Centre.

In manual mode, no automatic

shifting to a higher gear takes place

at high engine revolutions.

Rocking the vehicle

Rocking the vehicle is only

permissible if the vehicle is stuck in

sand, mud or snow. Move the selector

lever between D and R in a repeat

pattern. Do not race the engine and

avoid sudden acceleration.

Electronic driving

programmes

●

Following a cold start, the

operating temperature

programme increases engine

speed to quickly bring the

catalytic converter to the required

temperature.

Parking

●

The automatic neutral shift

Apply the parking brake and engage

P.

The ignition key can only be removed

when the selector lever is in position

P.

function automatically shifts to

idling when the vehicle is stopped

with a forward gear engaged and

the brake pedal is pressed.

●

Special programmes

automatically adapt the shifting

points when driving up inclines or

down hills.

Gear shift indication

Manual mode

The symbol R with a number beside

it is indicated when gearshifting is

recommended for fuel saving

reasons.

Shift indication appears only in

manual mode.

When starting off in snowy or icy

conditions or on other slippery

surfaces, the electronic

transmission control selects a

higher gear automatically.

Kickdown

If the accelerator pedal is pressed

down completely in automatic mode,

the transmission shifts to a lower gear

depending on engine speed.

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If the vehicle battery is not the cause

of the fault, release the selector lever.

1. Apply the parking brake.

Fault

In the event of a fault, control indicator

g illuminates. Additionally, a

message is displayed in the Driver

Information Centre. Vehicle

messages 3 102.

The transmission no longer shifts

automatically. Continued travel is

possible with manual shifting.

Only the highest gear is available.

Depending on the fault, 2nd gear may

also be available in manual mode.

Shift only when the vehicle is at a

standstill.

Have the cause of the fault remedied

by a workshop.

3. Push down the release lever and

move the selector lever out of P or

N. If these positions are engaged

again, the selector lever will be

locked in position again. Have the

cause of the power supply

interruption remedied by a

workshop.

2. Release the selector lever trim

from the centre console; Poke

with a finger into the leather

socket in front of the selector lever

and push the trim upwards at the

front rim from below, as shown in

the illustration. Rotate trim to the

left.

Interruption of power supply

In the event of an interruption of

power supply, the selector lever

cannot be moved out of the P

position. The ignition key cannot be

removed from the ignition switch.

4. Mount the selector lever trim onto

the centre console and refit.

If the vehicle battery is discharged,

start the vehicle using jump leads

3 227.

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