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Driving and operating
In manual mode, no automatic
shifting to a higher gear takes place
at high engine revolutions.
enables the driver to select
manually first, second or third
gear for starting off.
Gear shift indication
Kickdown
The symbol Y or Z with a number
beside it is indicated when
gearshifting is recommended for fuel
saving reasons.
Shift indication appears only in
manual mode.
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.
2. Pull steering wheel paddles to
select gears manually.
Pull right steering wheel paddle + to
shift to a higher gear.
Pull left steering wheel paddle - to
shift to a lower gear.
Multiple pulls allow gears to be
skipped.
Electronic driving
programmes
Fault
In the event of a fault a message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
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Following a cold start, the
operating temperature
programme increases engine
speed to quickly bring the
catalytic converter to the required
temperature.
Vehicle messages 3 126.
Electronic transmission control
enables only third gear. The
transmission no longer shifts
automatically.
Do not drive faster than 62 mph.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
The selected gear is indicated in the
instrument cluster.
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Special programmes
automatically adapt the shifting
points when driving up inclines or
down hills.
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 snowy or icy conditions or on
other slippery surfaces, the
electronic transmission control
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