Restricting the shift range
Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter.
The automatic transmission shifts down one gear and restricts the shift range to the relevant gear.
If the engine exceeds the maximum
engine speed when shifting down, the
automatic transmission protects against
engine damage by not shifting down.
If the maximum engine speed for the shift
range is reached and you continue to
accelerate, the automatic transmission
shifts up in order to prevent the engine
from overrevving, even if the shift range is
restricted.
See also:
Opening and closing
Overhead control panel
To open
To open
To close
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
Press or pull the switch
in the corresponding direction.
If you press ...
Center console, lower section
9 Cup holder
Ashtray
Cigarette lighter
Power socket
10 Audio/COMAND controller
11 Level control
12 Downhill Speed Regulation
(vehicles with AIRMATIC package)
13 Adaptive Damping System
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Crash-responsive emergency lighting
The interior lighting is activated automatically
if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
To switch off the
crash-responsive emergency lighting: press the hazard warning lamp button.
or
Loc ...