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:
DISTRONIC displays in themultifunction display
► Press the
button to select the
DISTRONIC menu.
Display when DISTRONIC is deactivated
When DISTRONIC is deactivated, you will see
the following in the multifunction display:
1 Vehicle ...
Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS
WARNING
The DISTRONIC PLUS switches off and
releases the brakes when the vehicle
decelerates below the minimum speed of
20 mph (30 km/h) by operation of the system
unless the DISTRONIC PLUS ...
Driving tips
Observe the notes on ESP® trailer stabilization ().
The maximum permissible speed for vehicle/ trailer combinations depends on the
type of trailer. Before beginning the journey, check the traile ...