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Gear selector positions
Automatic gearbox
N – Neutral position
N is the neutral position. The engine can be
started, but no gear is selected. Apply the
parking brake when the car is stationary with
the gear lever in N.
D – Driving position
D is the normal driving position. The car
automatically shifts between the different gears
of the gearbox based on the level of acceleration
and speed. The car should be stationary when
selecting D from position R.
4 – Low gear
Shifting up and down between the 1st, 2nd,
3rd, and 4th occurs automatically.
The 5th gear will not be engaged.
Position 4 can be used:
· for mountain driving
· when driving with a trailer
· to increase engine braking
3 – Low gear
Shifting up and down between 1st, 2nd and 3rd
occurs automatically.
The 4th gear will not be engaged.
Position 3 can be used:
· for mountain driving
· when driving with a trailer
· to increase engine braking
P – Parking
Select this position when you wish to start the
engine or park the car.
The car should be stationary when you
select position P!
In position P the transmission is mechanically
locked. Always apply the parking brake when
parking!
R – Reversing position
The car should be stationary when you
select R!
L – Low gear position
Select L if you wish to drive in 1st or 2nd.
Position L gives the best engine braking for
mountain driving, etc.
W - Winter
The W button by the gear
selector engages and
disengages the winter
programme W. The
symbol W is shown in the
combined instrument
panel when the winter programme is activated.
The winter programme starts the gearbox in 3rd
gear to make it easier to pull off on slippery
roads. When the programme is engaged, lower
gears are activated only by kick-down.
The W programme can only be selected in
position D.
* V70R with Geartronic has an S button
instead.
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