Owner`s manual

193Driving 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 operated in
automatic mode (T illuminates in
transmission display, see page 190). The
vehicle starts off in 2nd or 3rd gear
depending on the nature of the road
surface.
– The selector lever is in automatic or
manual mode
– The footbrake is depressed
– The vehicle is stationary
– The accelerator pedal is not
actuated
– The transmission fluid temperature
is greater than 0 °C