If you allow the vehicle to roll for a long time or at high speed with the engine is stopped and the selector lever is in the
the automatic transmission will be damaged.
position, for example when towing, the
NOTICE
Immediately stop the vehicle safely or drive faster than approx. 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph) the first time the vehicle indicates that the transmission is
overheating.
Stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine as soon as possible if the message and audible warning are repeating approximately every 10 seconds.
Let the transmission cool down.
Only continue driving when the audible warning stops to reduce the risk of damaging the transmission. As long as the transmission is overheated, avoid
starting the vehicle and driving slowly, like at walking speeds.
Driving on slopes
Hill start assist
Hill start assist helps when starting to
drive uphill by actively holding the
vehicle in place.
Functional requirements
The following requirements must be met at the same time:
The vehicle must be stationary and held with the brake pedal until you start driving.
The engine must be running “evenly”.
A gear or a position is engaged for driving uphill.
To start driving, take your foot off the brake pedal and press the accelerator pedal immediately. The brakes will release gradually as you start driving.
The holding function of the Hill Start Assist remains active only for a short time. Drive off within approx. two seconds.
When is it active?
Hill Start Assist is immediately deactivated if one of the conditions specified below in is no longer met:
The driver’s door is opened.
If the engine is running “unevenly” or in the event of an engine fault.
The engine is switched off or it stalls.
The selector lever is in the neutral position
.
CAUTION
If you do not pull away immediately after releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle may roll backward under certain circumstances.
If this is the case, press the brake pedal or set the electronic parking brake immediately.
Press the brake pedal for a few seconds before you start to drive if you are driving on an incline in heavy traffic and you would like to prevent the vehicle
from rolling backwards when starting to drive.
Hill Descent Control
Hill Descent Control helps the driver
when traveling on slopes.
System function
Hill descent control maintains the speed on all four wheels when driving forward or in reverse on steep inclines through automatic braking interventions. The wheels
will not lock up because the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) remains active.
When starting to drive downhill at speeds less than approx. 30 km/h (approx. 19 mph), the speed is limited to minimum approx. 2 km/h (approx. 1 mph) and
maximum approx. 30 km/h (approx. 19 mph). The driver can increase or decrease the vehicle speed within these speed limits by pressing the accelerator or brake
pedal.
However, there must be enough traction. Hill descent control cannot function as expected, if for example the hill is icy or if the surface is greasy.
Displays
Depending on the driving situation, one of the following indicator lights will light up in the instrument cluster:
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