Selecting the ideal shift range

shifter and hold it in position. Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter and hold it in position.

The automatic transmission shifts to the gear which allows optimum acceleration and deceleration. To do this, the automatic transmission shifts down one or more gears.

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    Activating the rear view camera
    •► Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock. •► Make sure that the "rear view camera" function is selected in COMAND (see the separate operating i ...

    Storing and maintaining the current speed
    You can store the current speed if you are driving faster than 20 mph (30 km/h). Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed. Briefly press the cruise control lever up 1 or down 2. Remove your ...

    Calling up a stored setting
    •► Press and hold the relevant storage position button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirrors are in the stored position. The setting procedure is interrupted as ...