- Fig. 1 Display: Selector lever positions
This section covers all the selector lever positions.
The current selector lever position and the current gear are shown in the instrument cluster display.
P - Parking lock
This locks the driving wheels mechanically. The parking lock must only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary WARNING!.
The interlock button (the button in the selector lever handle) must be pressed in and the brake pedal must be depressed before moving the selector lever either in or out of position P. The lever can only be moved out of position P when the ignition is on.
R - Reverse gear
Reverse gear is engaged in this position.
Reverse gear must only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is idling WARNING!.
To move the selector lever to position R, press in the interlock button and at the same time press the brake pedal. Depending on the model, one or two reversing lights will come on in selector lever position R (when ignition is switched on).
N - Neutral
In this position the gearbox is in neutral.
D - Drive (forwards)
In this position the forward gears are shifted up and down automatically according to the engine load, road speed and the dynamic shift programme (DSP).
Press the brake pedal when moving the selector lever from N to D if the vehicle is stationary or at speeds below 5 km/h WARNING!.
In some situations (such as on mountain roads or when towing a trailer or caravan) it can be advantageous to switch temporarily to the manual shift programme Link, so that the gear ratios can be selected manually to suit the driving conditions.
S - Sport position
Select this position if you wish to take full advantage of the car's performance. Upshifts are then delayed to make use of the maximum engine power.
Press the brake pedal when moving the selector lever from N to S if the vehicle is stationary or at speeds below 5 km/h WARNING!.
- Never move the selector lever to R or P when driving, as this could cause an accident.
- In all selector positions except P the vehicle must always be held with the foot brake when the engine is running. This is because an automatic gearbox still transmits power even at idling speed, and the vehicle tends to "creep". The accelerator pedal must on no account be pressed inadvertently when a gear is engaged with the vehicle stationary. The vehicle could otherwise start moving immediately (even if the parking brake is engaged) and possibly cause an accident.
- To avoid accidents, apply the parking brake and put the selector lever in position P before opening the bonnet and working on the vehicle with the engine running. Please observe the important safety warnings Link.
Note
If the lever is moved accidentally to N when driving, release the accelerator and let the engine speed drop to idling before selecting D or S again.