Driving167
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Note
A programme will, depending on the driving resistance, be selected automat-
ically that guarantees more pulling power, thus avoiding having to shift gear
constantly.Selector lever lock
The selector lever lock in positi on P or N prevents gears from
being engaged inadvertently, which would cause the vehicle
to move.The selector lever lock is released as follows:
– Switch on the ignition.
– Press and hold the brake pedal and press the selector lever lock
on the left of the selector lever at the same time ⇒page 166,
fig. 128.The selector lever lock only works if the vehicle is stationary or driving at
speeds up to 5 km/h (approx. 3 km/h). At higher speeds the selector lever
lock is disengaged automatically in the N position.
The selector lever lock is not engaged if the selector lever is moved quickly
through position N (e.g. when shifting from R to D). This makes it possible, for
instance, to “rock” the vehicle backwards and forwards if it is stuck in snow
or mud. The selector lever lock engages automatically if the brake pedal is not
depressed and the lever is in position N for more than about 1 second.
Driving a car with an automatic gearbox
The gearbox changes the forwar d gears up and down auto-
matically.Switching on
– Start the engine with the selector lever in position P or N. Further
information ⇒page 163.
Driving
– Press and hold the brake pedal.
– Press and hold the lock button (button on the knob of the selector lever) ⇒page 166, fig. 128 , s e l e c t g e a r p o s i t i o n ( R, D or
S ).
– Release the lock button and wait for the gearbox to engage the
gear (a slight movement can be felt).
– Release the brake and press the accelerator ⇒.
Stopping briefly
– Use the foot brake to prevent the car “creeping” forwards, e.g. at traffic lights. The selector lever does not need to be put into the
positions P or N for this.
– Do not press the accelerator.
Parking the vehicle
– Press and hold the brake pedal until the vehicle comes to a standstill ⇒.
– Apply the handbrake firmly.
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