192 Automatic transmission with ActiveSelectAutomatictransmissionwith ActiveSelectThis automatic transmission 3 allows bothautomatic gearchanges(automatic mode ) and manualgearchanges (manual mode) 3.The engine can only be started when theselector lever is in position P or N . Whenstarting in position N, depress the footbrake or apply the hand brake. After theengine has started, depress the brakebefore selecting a gear. Do not acceleratewhilst selecting a gear. If a gear has beenselected and the brake is released, thevehicle will "creep". Never operate theaccelerator and the brake pedalsimultaneously. The selected gear isdisplayed in the transmission display– page 193.Selecting D puts the transmission inautomatic mode.If the selector lever is moved to the left fromthe D position, manual mode is activated.Gearchanges can then be made manuallyby tipping the selector lever toward + or -.Transmission display ........................... 193Selector lever settings P, R, N and D(automatic mode) ............................. 193ActiveSelect (manual mode) .............. 194Electronically controlled drivingprogrammes ...................................... 195Winter programme T ......................... 196Kickdown .............................................. 196Engine braking..................................... 197"Rocking the car" ................................. 197Manoeuvring the vehicle..................... 197Stopping the vehicle............................ 198Fault...................................................... 198Interruption of power supply .............. 1999 WarningDisregard of these instructions may leadto injuries or endanger life.
