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Automatic transmission
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Manoeuvring the vehicle
To manoeuvre the vehicle back and
forth during attempts to park or in
garage entrances, the vehicle’s creeping
movement can be utilised by releasing
the brake pedal.
Never actuate accelerator and brake
pedals simultaneously.
Stopping the vehicle
The selector lever can be left in the chosen
gear with the engine running.
When stopping on gradients engage
handbrake or depress brake pedal. To
prevent overheating of the transmission,
do not increase engine revolutions to
ensure smooth idling while standing if a
gear has been selected.
Switch off engine if stopping for a lengthy
period, e.g. in traffic jams or at level
crossings.
Before leaving the vehicle, first apply the
handbrake. Then select
P
.
Remove the
ignition key or, with Open&Start system,
remove the electronic key
3
from the
vehicle. Lock the vehicle. Otherwise the
battery may become discharged if the
vehicle is parked up for long periods.
The ignition key can only be removed when
the selector lever is in position
P
.
With the Open&Start system
3
, "
P" flashes
in the transmission display for 10 seconds
when the ignition is switched off if
P
has not
been engaged or the handbrake has not
been applied.
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Fault
Control indicator
A
illuminates after the
ignition is switched on. If it does not go out
after the start or illuminates while driving,
there is a fault in the automatic
transmission or engine electronics.