Sport program DS and manual mode M/S
Activating sport program DS
Push the selector lever to the left out of transmission position D.
DS is displayed in the instrument cluster.
The sport program of the transmission is activated.
Activating the M/S manual mode
Push the selector lever to the left out of transmission position D.
Push the selector lever forward or backward.
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is changed.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument cluster, e.g., M1.
► To shift down: press the selector lever forward.
► To shift up: pull the selector lever rearwards.
The vehicle only shifts up or down at appropriate engine and road speeds, e.g., it does not shift down if the engine speed is too high.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the instrument cluster, followed by the current gear.
Manual mode M/S: prevent automatic upshifting
Once maximum engine speed is attained, M/S manual mode is automatically upshifted as needed.
For vehicles with Sport automatic transmissions, automatic shift operations are not performed if one of the following conditions is met:
► DSC deactivated.
► TRACTION activated.
► SPORT+ activated.
In addition, the kickdown is deactivated.
Ending the sport program/manual mode
See also:
Displays in the instrument cluster
Indicator lamp
Depending on how the vehicle is
equipped,
the indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster indicates whether the system is
switched on.
Desired speed
▷ The marking light ...
Programmable memory buttons
General information
The Owner's Manual can be stored on the programmable
memory buttons and called up directly.
Storing
1. "Owner's Manual" Select via the iDrive.
2. Press the desired ...
Antilock Brake System ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during braking.
The vehicle remains steerable even during full
brake applications, thus increasing active
safety.
ABS is operational every time you start the ...