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Automatic transmission with ActiveSelect
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Winter programme
T
Press button
T
if you are having problems
starting-off on a slippery road surface.
To activate
The winter programme can be activated in
automatic mode (
T
illuminates in
transmission display). The vehicle starts off
in 4th gear.
To deactivate
The winter programme is switched off by:
z
pressing button
T
again,
z
changing to manual mode,
z
turning off the ignition.
In order to prevent damage, the winter
programme switches off automatically at
high transmission oil temperatures.
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Kickdown
Depressing the accelerator pedal past the
pressure point: depending on the engine
speed, the transmission shifts to a lower
gear. Full engine power is available for
accelerating.
For safety reasons, kickdown is available in
both automatic and manual mode.