Transmission positions
Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts to the individual gears automatically when it is in transmission position D. This automatic gearshifting behavior is determined by: • a possible limitation of the shift range • the position of the accelerator pedal • the road speed
See also:
Off-road driving systems
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are
permanently driven. Together with ESP® and
4ETS, it improves the traction of your vehicle
whenever a drive wheel spins d ...
Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
four weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharge.
► Connecting a trickle charger.
You can obtain information about trickle
...
Limiting the opening angle of the
tailgate
Important safety notes
Make sure there is sufficient clearance to
open the tailgate fully when setting the
opening angle. The tailgate could otherwise
be damaged. Ideally, set the opening angle
o ...