138 Driv in g and Op era tion
ActiveSelect (Manual mode) 3
Move selector lever out of position D
towards the left and then forwards or
backwards.
If a higher gear is selec ted at a speed that
is too slow or a lower gear is selected at a
speed that is too high, the gear will not be
changed . This prevents the re vs from b eing
too low or too high.
If the engine revs are too low the
transmission automatically shifts to a lower
gear, but not unless a certain speed has
been reached.
No automa tic shifting to a higher gear
takes place at high engine revs.
For safety reasons, kickdown is also
available in Manual mode – see pa ge 139.
The selected gear is displayed in the
tra nsmission display – see page 136.
Electronically controlled driving
programmes
z When SPORT mode is engaged, the
transmission shifts at higher engine
speeds (unless cruise control is on).
Control indicator 1 illuminates in the
transm iss ion display . S PORT mode –
see page 150.
z Winter programme: Press button T –
see page 139.
z Automatic neutral shift function
automatically sets the transmission
to N to reduce fuel consumption, e.g. at
traffic lights.
The automatic neutral is ac tivated when:
As soon as the brake is released and the
accelerator pedal is depressed, the
vehicle starts off in the usual manner.
z The operating temperature programme
automatically brings the catalytic
converter to the temperature that is
required for optimum emission reduction
after a cold start by selecting an
appropriate gear (increa sed engine
revs).
z The adaptive programme automatically
tailors gearshifting to the driving
conditions, e.g. greater load or
gradients.
+ Shift to a higher gear
- Shift to a lower gear
– the selector lever is in automatic or
Manual mode 3,
– the selector lever is in position 3, 2 or
1 3,
– the footbrake is depressed,
– the vehicle is stationary,
– the a ccelerator peda l is not
actuated,
– the transmission fluid temperature is
greater than 0 °C.
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