Restricting the shift range
- 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, even if the shift range is
restricted. This prevents the engine from
overrevving.
See also:
Hydroplaning
If water has accumulated to a certain depth on the road surface, there is a danger
of hydroplaning occurring, even if:
you drive at low speeds.
the tires have adequate tread depth.
For this ...
General notes
When you lock the vehicle, you can simultaneously:
close the side windows
close the panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel
On vehicles with a panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel ...
Cruise control lever
1 To switch on or to increase the speed
2 To switch on or to reduce the speed
3 To deactivate cruise control
4 To switch on with the current speed or
with the last stored speed
When you ...
