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Automatic transmission

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Automatic transmission

For information on driving with an auto-
matic transmission, see the “Getting
started” section (

page 47).

Your vehicle’s transmission adapts its gear
shifting process to your individual driving
style by continually adjusting the shift
points up or down. These shift point adjust-
ments are performed based on current
operating and driving conditions.

If the operating conditions change, the
automatic transmission reacts by
adjusting its gear shift program.

Gear selector lever

The gear selector lever is located on the
lower part of the center console.

Gearshift pattern for automatic
transmission

P Park position
R Reverse gear

N Neutral

D Drive position

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During the brief warm-up, transmission up-

shifting is delayed. This allows the catalytic con-
verter to heat up more quickly to operating
temperature.

Warning!

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Make sure that absolutely no objects are ob-

structing the pedals’ range of movement.

Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obsta-

cles. If there are any floormats or carpets in

the footwell, make sure that the pedals still

have sufficient clearance.

During sudden driving or braking maneuvers

the objects could get caught between the

pedals. You could then no longer brake or

accelerate. This could lead to accidents and

injury.

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The current gear selector lever position P,

R, N or D appears in the right multifunction
display (

page 117).