Introduction
When the automatic transmission is in position D, it is possible to restrict or derestrict the shift range (). The shift range selected is shown in the multifunction display. The automatic transmission shifts only as far as the selected gear.
Shift range
You can use the engine's braking effect.
To use the braking effect of the engine on downhill gradients and for driving:
- on steep mountain roads
- in mountainous terrain
- in arduous conditions
To use the braking effect of the engine on extremely steep downhill gradients and on long downhill stretches
See also:
Activating/deactivating ATTENTION
ASSIST
This function is not available in HYBRID
vehicles.
Press the or
button on the
steering wheel to select the DriveAssist
menu.
Press the or
button to select
Attention Assist.
Press . ...
Engine oil viscosity
Viscosity describes the flow characteristics of a fluid. If an engine oil has
a high viscosity, this means that it is thick; a low viscosity means that it is
thin.
Select an engine oil with an SA ...
M+S tires
At temperatures below 45 ‡(+7 †), use winter tires or all-season tires. Both
types of tire are identified by the M+S marking.
Only winter tires bearing the snowflake
symbol in addition to the M+ ...