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You have the option of driving with a 
normal automatic transmission or 
switching to manual.

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. As soon as you tap the 
selector lever in the "+" or "–" direction, 
Steptronic changes the gear. The 
manual mode is engaged. Whenever 
you want to use the automatic mode 
again, move the selector lever to the 
right into position "D."

The automatic transmission with Step-
tronic is equipped with Adaptive Trans-
mission Control (ATC). ATC reacts with 
precision to your individual driving style 
and the current driving conditions. It is 
for this reason that various shift 
programs are used.

For additional information concerning 
the ATC, please refer to the chapter 
describing "Advanced technology" on 
page 

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P R N D M/S + –

The engine can only be started in 
selector lever positions P ("Park") or N 
("Neutral").

A detent prevents inadvertent shifts into 
some selector lever positions. To 
release the shift-lock mechanism, press 
the button on the front side of the 
selector handle (arrow).

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

"Neutral," depress the footbrake, other-
wise the selector lever will be blocked 
(shiftlock). 
Hold the footbrake down until starting 
off. Otherwise the vehicle will "creep" 
when a drive position is engaged.

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Before leaving the vehicle with the 
engine running, move the selector 

lever to the "Park" or "Neutral" position 
and apply the parking brake. The 
vehicle will move if this is not done. Do 
not leave the vehicle unattended with 
the engine running. An unattended 
vehicle with a running engine repre-
sents a potential safety hazard.

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Select "Park" only when the vehicle is 
stationary. The transmission locks to 
prevent the rear wheels from turning.

Select "Reverse" only when the vehicle 
is stationary.

Select "Neutral" only if your journey is 
interrupted for a longer period.

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