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 shift range restriction, if selected
• the selected drive program
• the position of the accelerator pedal
• the road speed
See also:
Detecting a parking space
1 Detected parking space on the left
2 Parking symbol
3 Detected parking space on the right
Parking Guidance is automatically activated
when you drive forwards. The system is
operational ...
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
Vehicles for USA: fully depress the accelerator pedal. The transmission
shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed.
Vehicles for Canada: depre ...
Running the Numbers
Thanks to diesel engines' higher efficiency, the Bluetec achieves nearly the
same EPA ratings as a Cadillac Escalade Hybrid. The figures are 27 percent
better overall than those of the gas GL450, ...