Driving tips
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration: ■ Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed.
■ Ease off the accelerator pedal once the desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up.
Rocking the vehicle free
Shifting the transmission repeatedly between gears D and R may help to free the vehicle if it has become stuck in slush or snow. The vehicle's engine management restricts repeated shifting between gears up to a maximum speed of 5 mph (9 km/h). To shift back and forth between transmission positions D and R, move the selector lever up and down beyond the pressure point.
Towing a trailer
■ Drive in the middle of the engine speed range on uphill gradients.
■ Shift down to shift range 3 or 2 depending on the uphill or downhill gradient, even if cruise control, cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is activated.
See also:
Definition of terms for tires and
loading
Tire ply composition and material used
Describes the number of layers or the number
of rubber-coated belts in the tread and the
sidewall of the tire. These are made of steel,
nylon, polyester and ...
Speedometer with segments
The segments in the speedometer indicate
which speed range is available.
R Cruise control activated :
The segments light up from the stored
speed to the maximum speed.
R Variable SPEEDTRONIC ...
Adjusting the seats electrically
Make sure that the cup holder on the
center console is folded down before you
move the front-passenger seat forwards.
1 Head restraint height
2 Seat cushion angle
3 Seat height
4 Seat fore-and ...