Restricting the shift range
Press the selector lever to the
left towards D–.
or
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
You can open the tailgate automatically using the SmartKey or the handle in the
tailgate.
Open or close the tailgate fully using the automatic function if you have stopped
the tailgate in an inte ...
DISTRONIC PLUS displays in the
multifunction display
General notes
You can select the distance display in the
Assistance menu of the onboard
computer.
Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is
deactivated
Select the Distance Display function
using the ...
Correct use
Observe the following information when using
COMAND:
• the safety notes in this manual
• all road traffic regulations
Work improperly carried out on electronic
components or systems (e.g. ...