178 Automatic transmissionAutomatictransmissionAutomatic transmission 3The automatic transmission allowsautomatic shifting (Automatic mode) ormanual shifting (Manual mode) to takeplace.The engine can only be started with theselector lever in P or N. When starting in N,depress the foot brake or apply the handbrake. After the engine has started,depress the brake before engaging a gear.Do not accelerate while selecting a gear.Once a gear is engaged and the brake isreleased, the vehicle "creeps".Never depress the brake pedal and theaccelerator pedal simultaneously. Theselected gear is shown in the transmissiondisplay, see page 179.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 ........................... 179Selector lever settings P, R, N and D(automatic mode) ............................. 179ActiveSelect (manual mode) .............. 180Transmission display ........................... 179Electronically controlled drivingprogrammes ...................................... 181Winter programme T ......................... 182Kickdown .............................................. 182Engine braking..................................... 183"Rocking" the car ................................. 183Manoeuvring the vehicle..................... 183Stopping the vehicle............................ 184Fault...................................................... 184Interruption of power supply .............. 1859 WarningDisregard of these instructions may leadto injuries or endanger life.
