Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts to the
individual gears automatically when it is in
transmission position D. This automatic
gearshifting behavior is determined by:
- a possible limitation of the shift range
- the position of the accelerator pedal
- the road speed
See also:
Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit
– Lift the trunk floor up.
1 Lug wrench
2 Jack
3 Tire sealant filler bottle
4 Alignment bolt
5 Tire inflation compressor
6 Folding wheel chock
7 Warning triangle
8 Ratchet wrench
9 Towing ...
Downshifting
Briefly press the selector lever
to the left towards D–.
or
Pull the left-hand steering wheel
paddle shifter.
The automatic transmission shifts down to the next gear.
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