Overview of transmission positions
The DIRECT SELECT lever is on the right of the steering column.

P Park position with parking lock
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
D Drive
The DIRECT SELECT lever always returns to its original position. The current transmission position P, R, N or D appears in the transmission position display in the multifunction display.
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Important safety notes
You can limit the opening angle of the
tailgate. This is possible in the top half of its
opening range, up to approximately
4 in (10 cm) before the stop.
Make sure there is sufficient
cleara ...
Activating the HOLD function
– Make sure that the activation conditions
are met.
– Depress the brake pedal.
– Quickly depress the brake pedal further
until HOLD display 1 appears in the
multifunction display.
The HOL ...
