Sport program DS and manual mode M/S

Activating sport program DS

Push the selector lever to the left out of transmission

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:

    Display
    Night Vision with pedestrian detection is not available on the rear screen. Adjustments via the iDrive With Night Vision switched on: 1. Activate Night Vision with pedestrian detection. 2. Press ...

    Exterior care
    Washing the vehicle Especially during the winter months, ensure that the vehicle is washed more frequently. Heavy soiling and road salt can lead to vehicle damage. After washing the vehicle, app ...

    Storage compartments
    The following storage compartments are available in the vehicle interior: ▷ Glove compartment on the driver's and front passenger side. ▷ Storage compartment on the center console: ...