You can change gear manually with the steering wheel gearshift paddles when the automatic transmission is in position . If permissible, the automatic transmission shifts to a higher or lower gear depending on the steering wheel gearshift paddle that has been pulled.
temporary setting in all drive programs except .
The shift range is also restricted or extended More.
permanent setting in drive program .
Permanent setting:
the transmission position and current gear appears in the multifunction display.
Permanent manual gearshifting is deactivated automatically when you switch from drive program to another drive program. The transmission position is shown again in the multifunction display.
If the engine speed is sufficient, the automatic transmission shifts up to the next gear.
If the maximum engine speed is reached in the currently engaged gear and you continue to accelerate, the automatic transmission will not shift up automatically. Always make sure that the engine speed does not reach the red area of the rev counter. Observe the gearshift recommendation in the multifunction display. When the engine reaches its maximum speed, the fuel supply is cut to prevent the engine from overrevving.
Provided that the engine will not exceed its maximum speed when shifting down, the automatic transmission shifts down to the next gear.
If you pull and hold the steering wheel gearshift paddle , the transmission shifts to the lowest possible gear.
When coasting, the automatic transmission shifts down automatically.
The gearshift recommendation assists you in adopting an economical driving style. It will appear in the transmission position and drive program display.