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Easytronic
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Kickdown
Accelerator pedal pressed past the
pressure point: below certain speeds, the
transmission shifts down into a lower gear.
Full engine power is available for
acceleration.
During kickdown no manual gearshifting is
possible.
When the engine speed approaches its
upper limit, the transmission shifts to a
higher gear during kickdown even in
Manual mode.
Without kickdown this automatic shift is
not effected in Manual mode.
If SPORT mode is engaged, the drive
wheels may spin slightly when starting-off
with kickdown. This allows for maximum
acceleration of the vehicle.
Braking assistance from engine
Automatic mode
When driving downhill, Easytronic does not
shift into higher gears until a fairly high
engine speed has been reached. When
braking, Easytronic shifts down in good
time.
Manual mode
To utilise the engine braking effect, select
a lower gear in good time when driving
downhill.
Stopping the vehicle
In Automatic or Manual mode, when the
vehicle has stopped first gear (with Winter
mode engaged, second gear) is engaged
automatically and the clutch released.
In
R
reverse remains engaged.
A warning buzzer sounds when the driver’s
door is opened if the engine is running, a
gear is engaged and the foot brake is not
depressed. The vehicle creeps if the
handbrake is not engaged. Move the
selector lever to
N
and apply the
handbrake.
When stopping on gradients, engage the
handbrake or depress the brake pedal. To
prevent overheating of the clutch, do not
increase engine speed to ensure smooth
idling when in gear.
The clutch is automatically closed in the
event of overheating.
Switch off engine if stopping for a lengthy
period, e.g. in traffic jams or at level
crossings.