The selector lever lock in position or prevents a gear selector position from being engaged inadvertently and the vehicle being set in
motion unintentionally as a result.
To release the selector lever lock, switch on the ignition and depress the brake pedal. Then press the lock button in the selector lever
handle → Fig. 1 (arrow).
The selector lever lock is not engaged if the selector lever skips position , for example when shifting from reverse to
. This makes it
possible, for instance, to “rock” the vehicle backwards and forwards to free the vehicle if it is stuck in snow or mud. The selector lever
lock engages if the brake pedal is not depressed and the lever is in position for more than approximately 1 second and the vehicle is
travelling no faster than about 5 km/h (about 3 mph) →
.
WARNING
The vehicle will start moving if the brake pedal is released when the engine is running and position
to unintentional vehicle movements and cause accidents and serious injuries.
or is engaged. This can lead
● Hold the vehicle by the foot brake if the engine is running and the position
or is engaged.
● The driver must never leave the driver seat when the engine is running and a position has been selected.
● Always apply the handbrake firmly and move the selector lever to position if it is necessary to leave the vehicle with the engine
running.
WARNING
Selecting the wrong position can cause you to lose control of the vehicle, which can lead to accidents and serious injuries.
● Never press the accelerator when engaging a gear selector position.
● Never select reverse gear or engage the parking lock when the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING
If you leave the vehicle on uphill gradients in selector lever position , the vehicle will roll downhill even if the engine is switched on.
This can result in accidents and severe injuries.
● Never leave the vehicle in selector lever position .
NOTICE
If the handbrake is not applied when the vehicle is stationary and the brake pedal is released when the parking lock is engaged, the
vehicle may move a few centimetres forwards or backwards. This can result in damage to the vehicle.
● Always apply the handbrake firmly before releasing the brake pedal.
If you accidentally shift to when driving, take your foot off the accelerator and wait for the engine to reach idling speed in
neutral position. Select a position only after this.
If the selector lever is not left in the parking lock position for long periods when the engine is switched off, the 12-volt
vehicle battery will discharge.
Using Tiptronic, the gears can be shifted up and down manually in an automatic gearbox.
The gear that is currently selected will be maintained when the Tiptronic mode is selected. This remains the case as long as the system
does not automatically carry out a change of gear due to the current driving situation.
Operating Tiptronic with the selector lever
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