Operation Manual

178 Driving and operation
ActiveSelect (manual mode)
Shift the selector lever from D first to the left
and then forward or rearward.
If a higher gear is selected at too low a
speed or a lower gear selected at too high
a speed, there is no change. This avoids
revs that are too low or too high.
If the engine speed is too slow, the
transmission automatically shifts to a lower
gear, but not if the gear was selected
below a certain speed.
If a higher gear is selected below a certain
speed a downshift does not take place.
When engine speed is high, there is no
automatic shift to a higher gear.
For reasons of safety, kickdown also
functions in manual mode – see page 180.
The selected gear is shown in the
transmission display – see page 176.
Electronically controlled driving programs
z With adaptive programs, shifting into
other gears is handled automatically
based on the driving style, e.g.:
+
Shift to a higher gear
-
Shift to a lower gear
– Economical driving style: at slower
engine speeds.
– Adaptation to special driving
conditions still takes place, such as:
driving up and down hills, towing a
caravan or trailer, and with a heavy
load.