If you shift down on slippery road surfaces to increase the engine braking effect, the drive wheels may lose traction.
When the automatic transmission is shifted to position , you can manually shift it with the steering wheel gearshift paddle. If permitted, the automatic transmission shifts to a higher or lower gear depending on the steering wheel gearshift paddle being pulled.
temporary setting
permanent setting
The gears shift automatically when manual gearshifting is deactivated.
Temporary setting:
Manual gearshifting is activated for a short time. Transmission position and the current gear appear in the multifunction display.
How long the manual gearshifting stays activated is dependant on various factors. Manual shifting can be deactivated automatically when changing the drive program, restarting the vehicle when the transmission position is engaged again or due to the driving style.
If you pull and hold the steering wheel gearshift paddle , the transmission shifts to the lowest possible gear.
The transmission position appears in the multifunction display.
Permanent setting: