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You can drive as with a normal auto-
matic transmission. In addition, you can 
also shift manually.

When you move the selector lever from 
the D position to the left into the M/S 
range, the performance-oriented shift 
programs of the automatic transmission 
are engaged. Steptronic enters the 
manual selection mode and executes 
the desired shift whenever you tap the 
selector lever in the direction indicated 
by + or –. Whenever you want to use 
the automatic transmission mode again, 
move the selector lever to the right into 
the D position.

Under normal operating conditions, fuel 
consumption is lowest when driving in 
position D.

 P R N D M/S + –

The engine can only be started in selec-
tor lever positions P – for Park – or N – 
for Neutral.

A detent prevents inadvertent shifts to 
the Reverse or Park selector lever posi-
tions. To disengage the detent, press 
the button on the front side of 
the selector lever button – see arrow.

While the vehicle is stationary and 
before shifting out of Park or Neu-

tral, depress the footbrake in order to 
disengage the selector lever's lock 
mechanism – Shiftlock.
Hold the footbrake down until starting 
off. The vehicle will otherwise "creep" 
when a drive position is engaged.

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To prevent the vehicle from start-
ing off on its own, always move 

the selector lever to position P and 
engage the parking brake before leav-
ing your vehicle with the engine run-
ning.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended 
with the engine running. An unattended 
vehicle with a running engine repre-
sents a safety hazard.

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Select only when the vehicle is station-
ary. Transmission locks to prevent rear 
wheels from turning.

Select only when the vehicle is station-
ary.

Select only when stopping for an 
extended period.

This position is designed for driving 
under all normal operating conditions. 
All forward gears are available.

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