Driving tips
Accelerator pedal position
Your style of driving influences how the automatic transmission shifts gear: • little throttle: early upshifts • more throttle: late upshifts
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
Rocking the vehicle free by shifting back and forth between transmission positions D and R can help to free a vehicle that has become stuck in mud or snow. The vehicle's engine management restricts repeated shifting between transmission positions D and R up to a maximum speed of up to 5 mph (9 km/h). To shift back and forth between transmission positions D and R, move the selector lever forwards and backwards past the point of resistance.
Towing a trailer
► Drive in the middle of the engine speed range on uphill gradients.
► Limit shift range to 3 or 2 depending on the uphill or downhill gradient , even if cruise control or SPEEDTRONIC is activated.
► Shift the transfer case into low-range driving position LOW RANGE on extreme uphill gradients or steep downhill gradients .
See also:
Problems with the transmission
Transfer case
Performance tests may only be carried
out on a 2-axle dynamometer. The brake
system or transfer case could otherwise be
damaged. Contact a qualified specialist
workshop for a perf ...
First-aid kit
■ Open the tailgate.
■ Remove first-aid kit 1 from the parcel net.
Check the expiration date on the first-aid
kit at least once a year. Replace the
contents if necessary, and replace ...
Activating/deactivating cooling with air dehumidification
Points to observe before use
WARNING
If you switch off the cooling function, the vehicle will not be cooled when
weather conditions are
warm. The windows can fog up more quickly. Window fogging m ...