128 Driving and operatingAutomatic transmissionThe automatic transmission permitsautomatic gearshifting (automaticmode) or manual gearshifting(manual mode).Transmission displayThe mode or selected gear is shownin the transmission display.P = park positionR = reverse gearN = neutralD = drive position (automaticmode)1-6 = selected gear in manual modeSelector leverP = park position, wheels arelocked, engage only when thevehicle is stationary and theelectrical parking brake isappliedR = reverse gear, engage onlywhen vehicle is stationaryN = neutral or idleD = drive position (automatic modewith all gears)The selector lever is locked in positionP and N and can only be moved whenthe ignition is on and the foot brake isapplied.To engage P or R, push the releasebutton.Never shift to P or R while the vehicleis moving.The engine can only be started withlever in position P or N. Depress footbrake or apply electrical parkingbrake before starting.Do not accelerate while engaging agear. Never depress the acceleratorpedal and brake pedal at the sametime.When a gear is engaged, the vehicleslowly begins to creep when the footbrake is released.Engine brakingTo utilise the engine braking effect,select a lower gear in good time whendriving downhill - see Manual mode.
