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:
Multifunction display
Values and settings as well as display
messages are shown in the multifunction
display.
1. Description field
2. Menu bar
3. Drive program
4. Transmission position
5. Outside tem ...
Hiding/showing the navigation menu
To show: turn
or slide
the
COMAND controller.
This function is not available while the
DVD's own menu is being
displayed.
To hide: slide the
COMAND
controller.
or
Wait for appro ...
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified
U.S. government course. For example, a tire
graded 150 wo ...