Changing gear

The automatic transmission shifts to the individual gears automatically when it is in transmission position D. This automatic gearshifting behavior is determined by:
- a possible limitation of the shift range
- the position of the accelerator pedal
- the road speed

    See also:

    Speedometer with segments
    The segments in the speedometer indicate which speed range is available. Cruise control activated: The segments light up from the stored speed to the maximum speed. DISTRONIC PLUS activated: O ...

    Storing the current speed or calling up the last stored speed
    WARNING The set speed stored in memory should only be set again if prevailing road conditions and legal speed limits permit. Possible acceleration or deceleration differences arising from re ...

    Activating RACE START
    Depress the brake pedal with your left foot, and keep it depressed. Turn the drive program selector clockwise until the RS lamp lights up. The multifunction display shows the RACE START Conf ...