112 Driving and operatingManual modeIf a higher gear is selected when theengine speed is too low, or a lowergear when the speed is too high, theshift is not executed. This preventsthe engine from running at too low ortoo high an engine speed.If engine speed is too low, thetransmission automatically shifts to alower gear.If engine speed is too high, thetransmission only switches to a highergear via kickdown.Electronic drivingprogrammesWinter mode VActivate the Winter mode if you haveproblems starting off on a slipperyroad surface.ActivationPress the V button. Control indicatorV is shown in the transmissiondisplay. The transmission switches toautomatic mode and the vehiclestarts off in a suitable gear.DeactivationThe Winter mode is switched off by:■ pressing the V button again,■ turning off the ignition,■ switching to manual mode.In order to protect the transmission atextremely high clutch temperatures,an intermittent audible warning maysound. In such cases, depress thefoot brake, select "N" and apply theparking brake to allow the clutch tocool down.Laden mode kg
