Automatic transmission with Steptronic

In addition to automatic mode, this transmission has a manual shift mode, Steptronic.

In addition to automatic mode, this transmission has a manual shift mode, Steptronic.

Parking

Before leaving the vehicle with the engine running, shift the selector lever to position P or N and apply the parking brake so that the vehicle does not move on its own.◄

Removing the electronic key

To remove the electronic key from the ignition lock, first shift the selector lever to position P and switch off the engine: Interlock function.

Selector lever positions

P R N D M/S + –

Displays in the instrument cluster

P R N D DS M1–M6 The display shows the selector lever position; in manual mode, the current gear is shown.

Shifting between positions

The selector lever can be moved out of position P only with the ignition on and the engine running: Interlock function.

► Before moving the selector lever out of position P or N, press the brake pedal. Otherwise the selector lever will be locked: Shiftlock function.

Keep the brake pedal depressed until you are ready to move off, because the vehicle is ready to move as soon as a drive position is selected.◄

The transmission has a lock that prevents accidental engagement of positions R and P. To release the lock, press the button on the front side of the selector lever, see arrow.

P: Park position

Engage this position only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. In this position the driven wheels are locked.

R: Reverse gear

Select this position only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop.

N: Neutral position (engine idling)

Select this position, for example, in car wash installations. In this position, the vehicle is not secured against rolling.

D: Normal driving mode with automatic gear shifting

This is the normal driving position. All forward gears shift automatically.

Kickdown mode

Kickdown mode provides maximum acceleration.

Press the accelerator pedal past the full-throttle position, beyond the point of increased resistance.

Sport Program and Manual Mode M/S

Move the selector lever from position D to the left, to the M/S line: the sport program is activated and the DS indicator appears in the instrument cluster. This position is recommended for drivers who prefer a dynamic driving style.

Pressing the lever in the "+" or "-" direction activates the manual Steptronic mode.

An indication from M1 to M6 appears in the instrument cluster.

Upshifts or downshifts occur only at the appropriate engine speed and vehicle speed (for example, a downshift is not performed when engine speed is too high). The instrument cluster briefly displays first the selected gear and then the actual gear.

To return to automatic mode, move the selector lever to the right, to position D.

Releasing the Selector Lever

In the event of a malfunction, the selector lever, locked in position P (despite pressing the release button), can be released as follows:

1. Remove the selector lever boot.
2. Unscrew the boot and lift it up.

3. Using a screwdriver from the tool kit, press the red lever and move the selector lever to the required position.