Operation Manual

192 Automatic transmission with ActiveSelect
Automatic
transmission
with ActiveSelect
This automatic transmission 3 allows both
automatic gearchanges
(automatic mode ) and manual
gearchanges (manual mode) 3.
The engine can only be started when the
selector lever is in position P or N . When
starting in position N, depress the foot
brake or apply the hand brake. After the
engine has started, depress the brake
before selecting a gear. Do not accelerate
whilst selecting a gear. If a gear has been
selected and the brake is released, the
vehicle will "creep". Never operate the
accelerator and the brake pedal
simultaneously. The selected gear is
displayed in the transmission display
– page 193.
Selecting D puts the transmission in
automatic mode.
If the selector lever is moved to the left from
the D position, manual mode is activated.
Gearchanges can then be made manually
by tipping the selector lever toward + or -.
Transmission display ........................... 193
Selector lever settings P, R, N and D
(automatic mode)............................. 193
ActiveSelect (manual mode) .............. 194
Electronically controlled driving
programmes ...................................... 195
Winter programme T ......................... 196
Kickdown.............................................. 196
Engine braking..................................... 197
"Rocking the car" ................................. 197
Manoeuvring the vehicle..................... 197
Stopping the vehicle............................ 198
Fault...................................................... 198
Interruption of power supply .............. 199
9 Warning
Disregard of these instructions may lead
to injuries or endanger life.