Operation Manual

179Driving and operation
z Automatic neutral shift function
automatically sets the transmission to N
to reduce fuel consumption, e.g. at
traffic lights.
The automatic neutral shift function is
activated when the following occurs
simultaneously:
As soon as the brake is released and the
accelerator pedal is depressed, the
vehicle starts off in the usual manner.
z After a cold start, the operating
temperature program ensures that the
correct gear (increased engine speed) is
selected to quickly bring the catalytic
converter to the temperature required
for optimum pollutant reduction.
z If the Continuous Damping Control is set
to SPORT mode 3, the shift times are
reduced and gear changes occur at
higher engine speeds (not when cruise
control is active). The control indicator 1
also illuminates in the transmission
display, see page 176.
Continuous Damping Control, SPORT
mode 3 – see page 198.
z Winter program: Press button T. Control
indicator T appears in the transmission
display – see next page.
– The selector lever is in Automatic or
Manual mode.
– The foot brake is depressed.
– The vehicle is stationary.
– The accelerator pedal is not
actuated.
– The transmission oil temperature is
above 0 °C.