Driving
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Start-up following a power failure
Only if the parking brake was manually
released due to power failure is it possible
to put it in operation again. The function of the
parking brake will otherwise not be assured and
there is a risk of the car starting to roll even
though the parking brake is applied.<
You can resume use of the parking brake when
the power supply has been re-established:
With the vehicle stationary and the
ignition switched on, briefly press
the button three times at intervals
of approx. 5 seconds. This starts
the following initialisation process:
> Initialising of the release position.
> Applying: the new conditions are learned
and the brake position is initialised.
The indicator light on the info display
lights up red.
> Releasing: the parking brake is once again
operational.
The indicator light on the info display
goes out.
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
In addition to the fully automatic mode, you can
perform manual gearshifts with the buttons on
the steering wheel, see page 61.
Transmission positions
P R N D
Displays on the info display
P R N D S or M1 up to M6
The transmission position is displayed, or the
current gear in the manual mode.
Engaging transmission positions
> Transmission positions D, R or N only to be
engaged when the engine is running: inter-
lock.
> Before moving the lever away from P or N
with the vehicle stationary, first press the
brake, otherwise the desired gearshift will
not be performed: shiftlock.
Apply the brake until you are ready to
move off; this will prevent the car
creeping when a drive position is selected.
You can activate Automatic Hold to sup-
press this creeping movement, see
page 57.<
The position selected is shown on the info dis-
play.
Engaging D, R or N
Gently pull the selector lever and engage the
desired position:
> N Neutral:
As far as the pressure point, arrow N.
> D Drive:
Down beyond the pressure point, arrow D.
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