Operation Manual

193Driving 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 The operating temperature programme
automatically brings the catalytic
converter to the temperature that is
required for optimum emission reduction
after a cold start by selecting an
appropriate gear (increased engine
revs).
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
Winter programme can be engaged in
automatic mode(T appears in the
transmission display). Depending on road
surface, the vehicle starts off in 2nd or 3rd
gear.
– the selector lever is in automatic or
manual mode,
– the foot brake is depressed,
– the vehicle is stationary,
– the accelerator pedal is not
actuated,
– the transmission fluid temperature is
greater than 0 °C.