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:
General notes
If the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked with the SmartKey, use the
mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and open the driver's door, the anti-theft
alarm system w ...
Cockpit
1 Steering wheel paddle shifters
2 Combination switch
3 Instrument cluster
4 Horn
5 DIRECT SELECT lever
6 PARKTRONIC warning display
7 Overhead control panel
8 Climate control systems
9 Igni ...
The windshield wipers are inoperative
The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.
Select another wiper speed on
the
combination switch.
Have the windshield wipers checked
at a
qualified specialist workshop. ...