Restricting the shift range
Press the selector lever to the
left towards D–.
or
Pull the left-hand steering wheel
paddle shifter.
The automatic transmission shifts down one gear and restricts the shift range to
the relevant gear.
If the engine exceeds the
maximum
engine speed when shifting down, the
automatic transmission protects against
engine damage by not shifting down.
If the maximum engine speed for
the shift
range is reached and you continue to
accelerate, the automatic transmission
shifts up in order to prevent the engine
from overrevving, even if the shift range is
restricted.
See also:
Tachometer
The red band in the tachometer indicates the engine's overrevving range.
Do not drive in the overrevving range, as this could damage the engine.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the ...
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline
To ensure the longevity and full
performance of the engine, only premiumgrade
unleaded gasoline may be used.
If there is no premium-grade unleaded
gasoline available and regular-grade
un ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
If you tow the vehicle, you must use a rigid towing bar if:
the engine is not running.
there is a brake system malfunction.
there is a malfunction in the power supply or the vehi ...