Owner`s manual

186 Driving and operation
z Automatic neutral shift function
automatically sets the transmission to N
to reduce fuel consumption, e.g. at
traffic lights.
Automatic neutral is activated when the
following occur simultaneously:
As soon as the brake is released and the
accelerator pedal is depressed, the
vehicle starts off in the usual manner.
z The operating temperature programme
automatically brings the catalytic
converter to the temperature that is
required for optimum emission reduction
after a cold start by selecting an
appropriate gear (increased engine
revs).
z The adaptive programme automatically
tailors gearshifting to the driving
conditions, e.g. greater load or
gradients.
Winter programme T
Press button T if you are having problems
starting off on a slippery road surface.
To activate
The winter programme can be activated in
P, R, N, D and 3 (T illuminates in the
transmission display). The vehicle starts off
in 2nd gear.
To deactivate
The winter program is switched off by:
z pressing button T again,
z shifting to 2 or 1 manually,
z turning off the ignition.
In order to prevent damage, the winter
program switches off automatically at high
transmission oil temperatures.
– The selector lever is in automatic
mode 3,
– The selector lever is in position 3, 2
or 1
– The footbrake is depressed
– The vehicle is stationary
– The accelerator pedal is not
actuated
– The transmission fluid temperature
is greater than 0 °C