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The selector lever lock is effective only when the vehicle is
stationary and at speeds below 5 km/h. At higher speeds, the lock in
the N position is automatically switched off .
The selector lever is not locked when rapid shifts are made through
the N position (e.g. from R to Dl. This allows you to "rock" the vehicle
if it becomes stuck. If the lever is in the N position for more than
1 second with the brake pedal not depressed, the selector lock
engages automatically .
Release button
The release button in the selector lever handle prevents accidental
shifts into certain selector lever positions . When you press the
release button, the selector lever lock is cancelled . In the illustra
tion, the positions in which the release button has to be pressed are
highlighted in color~
page 718, fig. 121.
Ignition key removal lock
The ignition key can only be remove after the ignition is switched off
if the selector lever is in P. As long as the ignition key is removed, the
selector lever is locked in P.
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If the selector lever does not engage, there is a malfunction . The
engine is disabled to prevent the vehicle from driving off uninten
tiona lly. To allow the selector lever to engage again, proceed as
follows: Press and release the brake pedal. •
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Driving Notes
The forward gears are shifted up or down automatically.
Starting from stop
Step on and hold the brake pedal.
Fig. 122 Section from
center console:
Selector lever with
release button
Hold the release button (button in selector lever) down,
move the selector lever to the desired position, for
example D =>
page 117, and release the button.
Release the brake pedal and accelerate => &, .
Stopping temporarily Bring the vehicle to a full stop with the brake, e.g. at
traffic signals.
Do not accelerate.
Parking Step on and hold the brake pedal=>&, .
Apply the parking brake firmly. Hold the release button down, move the selector lever to
P and release the button. .,.
Vehicle care I I irechnical data
