Transmission positions
D Drive, automatic position
Position for normal vehicle operation. All forward gears are available.
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N is Neutral
Use in automatic car washes, for example. The vehicle can roll.
When the ignition is switched off, position P is engaged automatically.
P Park
Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The drive wheels are blocked.
P is engaged automatically:
- After the engine is switched off, if the car is in radio ready state, or if the ignition is switched off, and if position R or D is engaged.
- If the ignition is switched off and position N is engaged.
- If the safety belt is unbuckled, the driver's door is opened, and the brake pedal is not pressed while the vehicle is stationary and transmission position R or D is engaged.
Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving performance. Press on the accelerator beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position.
See also:
Reserve
After the reserve range is reached:
▷ A message is briefly displayed on the Control
Display.
▷ The remaining range is shown on the computer.
▷ When a dynamic driving style is us ...
Xenon headlamps
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the likelihood
of failure is very low. Switching the lamps
on and off frequently shortens their life.
If a bulb fails, switch on the front fog lamps and
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Manual air distribution
The air flow can be guided into the vehicle interior,
separately for the driver's and front passenger
side, using one of the following programs:
▷ Upper body region.
▷ Upper body reg ...