Operation

OPERATION

With the selector lever in position "D", the transmission control module (TCM) automatically shifts the gears that are best-suited to the current operating situation. This means that shifting of gears is continuously adjusted to current driving and operating conditions in line with the selected shift range and the accelerator pedal position. Starting off is always performed in 1st gear.


The current selector lever position or, if the shift range has been limited, the current shift range is indicated in the instrument cluster display.


The permissible shifter positions and transmission operating ranges are:

- P = Parking lock and engine starting.
- R = Reverse.
- N = Neutral and engine starting (no power is transmitted to the axles).
- D = The shift range includes all forward gears.
- 3= Shift range is limited to gears 1 to 3.
- 1= Shift range is limited to the 1st gear.