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2004 L/C100 from Aug ’03 Prod. (OM60A04U)
Automatic transmission
The shift position is displayed on the instrument cluster
P: Parking, engine starting and key removal position
R: Reverse position
N: Neutral position
D: Normal driving position (Shifting into overdrive position)
4: Position for engine braking (Shifting into overdrive not possible)
3,2: Position for more powerful engine braking
Driving pattern selector button for selecting a driving pattern suited to existing driving
conditions
Normal mode for general driving condition
“PWR” (power) mode for powerful acceleration
This indicator lights on the instrument panel
Second start mode selector button for selecting either second start mode or normal driving mode
Second start mode
This indicator lights on the instrument panel in the second
start mode
L: Position for maximum engine braking
Shift while pressing the brake pedal.
(Ignition switch must be in the “ON” posi-
tion)
Selector lever position
When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift from “D” to “4”, engine braking will not be enabled because the cruise control is
not cancelled. For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see “Cruise control” on page 142.