122 Driving and operatingManual modeMove selector lever to position M.Press button on the selector lever:< = Shift to a higher gear.] = Shift to a lower gear.If a higher gear is selected whenvehicle speed is too low, or a lowergear when vehicle speed is too high,the shift is not executed. This cancause a message in theDriver-Info-Display.In manual mode no automatic shiftingto a higher gear takes place at highengine revolutions.Electronic drivingprogrammes■ Following a cold start, the operatingtemperature programme increasesengine speed to quickly bring thecatalytic converter to the requiredtemperature.■ The automatic neutral shift functionautomatically shifts to idling whenthe vehicle is stopped with aforward gear engaged and thebrake pedal is pressed.■ Special programmes automaticallyadapt the shifting points whendriving up inclines or down hills.KickdownIf the accelerator pedal is presseddown completely in automatic mode,the transmission shifts to a lower geardepending on engine speed.FaultIn the event of a fault, g illuminates.Additionally a code number or avehicle message is displayed in theDriver Information Centre. Vehiclemessages 3 89.The transmission no longer shiftsautomatically. Continued travel ispossible with manual shifting.Only the highest gear is available.Depending on the fault, 2nd gear mayalso be available in manual mode.Shift only when vehicle is at astandstill.Have the cause of the fault remediedby a workshop.Interruption of powersupplyIn the event of an interruption ofpower supply, the selector levercannot be moved out of the Pposition. The ignition key cannot beremoved from the ignition switch.If the battery is discharged, start thevehicle using jump leads 3 178.
