Operation Manual

186 Driving and operation
z Automatic neutral shift function
automatically sets the transmission to N
to reduce fuel consumption, e.g. at
traffic lights.
The automatic neutral is activa ted when:
As soon as the brake is released and the
accelerator pedal is depressed, the
vehicle starts off in the usual manner.
z By means of delayed gear changing
(higher engine speeds) following a cold
start, the operating temperature
programme quickly and automatically
brings the catalytic converter to the
temperature required for optimum
pollutant reduction.
z The adaptive programme automatically
tailors gear shifting to the driving
conditions, e.g. greater load or
gradients.
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Winter programme T
Press button T if you are having p roblems
starting off on a slippery road surface.
To activate
The winter programme can be activated
in P, R, N, D and 3 (T illuminates in the
transmission display). The vehicle starts off
in 2nd gear.
To deactivate
The winter program is switched off by:
z pressing button T again,
z shifting to 2 or 1 manually,
z turning off the ignition.
In order to prevent damage, the winter
program switches off automatically at high
transmission oil temperatures.
– the selector lever is in automatic
mode 3,
– the selector lever is in position 3, 2
or 1,
– the foot brake is depressed,
– the vehicle is stationary,
– the accelerator pedal is not
actuated,
– the transmission fluid temperature is
greater than 0 °C.