- Fig. 1 Selector lever
- Fig. 2 When to press interlock button on selector lever
- Fig. 3 Instrument cluster: Selector lever position
The current position is indicated on the selector lever Fig. 1.
You may have to release the selector lever via the interlock button, depending on which position is currently engaged and which position you want to select next Link.
To select the next adjacent position, move the selector lever forwards or backwards to the first point of resistance. The selector lever will return to its original position.
To skip one or two positions, move the selector lever past the first or second points of resistance into the desired position. The selector lever will return to its original position.
When parking, for instance, you can move the selector lever from position D straight to the parking lock position P while skipping N and R.
Selector lever lock
The selector lever lock prevents gears from being engaged inadvertently, so that the vehicle is not set in motion unintentionally. This is why you have to press the button on the selector lever Fig. 1 and/or press the brake pedal when moving the selector lever into certain positions.
You have to press the brake pedal before moving the selector lever when the engine is running and the vehicle is stationary. The arrows Fig. 2 indicate when you have to press the button on the selector lever.
The selector lever is not locked if you move the selector lever from position D (forwards) to position R (reverse) within one second. This allows you to rock the car backwards and forwards to it free it from mud or snow, for example.
P - Parking lock
When the selector lever is in this position, the driven wheels are locked. Apply the parking lock only when the vehicle is stationary WARNING!. To apply the parking lock, press the button on the selector lever and move the selector lever to position P.
The parking lock can be released only when the engine is running and the brake pedal is pressed. Press the button on the selector lever to release the parking lock and select the desired position.
If you switch off the engine when the selector lever is in position D, E, S, R or in manual mode, P will be engaged automatically.
If you switch off the engine when the selector lever is in position N, the gearbox will remain in N for about 30 minutes before selecting P automatically.
You must release the parking lock manually before towing the vehicle Link.
R - Reverse gear
Reverse gear is engaged in this position. Select reverse gear only when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is idling WARNING!. To engage reverse gear, press the button on the selector lever, press the brake pedal and move the selector lever to position R.
The reversing light is lit when the engine is running and the selector lever is in position R.
N - Neutral
In this position, the gearbox is in neutral. To select neutral, press the button on the selector lever and move the selector lever to position N.
If you switch off the engine when the selector lever is in position N, the gearbox will remain in N for about 30 minutes before selecting P automatically.
Position N can no longer be selected when the ignition is switched off. If you use an automatic car wash, remember to select position N before switching off the engine Link.
For safety reasons, the vehicle cannot be locked when the selector lever is in position N.
D/S - Drive/Sport (standard position for driving forwards)
In selector lever position D/S, the gearbox can be operated in either the standard drive mode (D) or in sport mode (S). Pull the selector lever back to select sport mode (S). You must be in position D or E before you can select position S. Pull the selector lever back again to move from S back to D or E WARNING!. To select drive from N (max. speed 2 km/h), press the brake pedal and move the selector lever to D WARNING!.
In the standard drive mode (D), the gearbox automatically selects the best gear ratio. This depends on the engine load, the road speed and the driving style.
Select sport mode (S) if you wish to take full advantage of the car's performance. This setting makes use of the engine's maximum power output. When accelerating the gear shifts may be noticeable.
If you set the drive select function to dynamic mode, S will be selected automatically.
It is not possible to drive in position S using electric* power.
- The car can roll away even if the ignition is switched off.
- Never move the selector lever to R or P when driving at normal speeds, as this could cause an accident.
- In all selector positions except P and N the vehicle must always be held with the foot brake when the engine is running. This is because an automatic gearbox still transmits power even at idling speed, and the vehicle tends to "creep". The accelerator pedal must on no account be pressed inadvertently when the vehicle is stationary. The vehicle could otherwise start moving immediately (in some cases even if the parking brake is engaged) and possibly cause an accident.
- To avoid accidents, apply the parking brake and put the selector lever in position P before opening the bonnet. Please observe the important safety warnings Link.
Note
- If the
button Link is pressed when the vehicle is in sport mode, the gearbox automatically selects the standard drive mode (D). - If the lever is moved accidentally to N when driving, take your foot off the accelerator pedal and let the engine speed drop to idling before selecting D or S again.