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:
Tire pressure specifications
Important safety notes
WARNING
Underinflated or overinflated tires pose the
following risks:
• the tires may burst, especially as the load
and vehicle speed increase.
• the tires may wear excess ...
Seat belts
Important safety notes
WARNING
Always fasten your seat belt before driving off.
Always make sure all of your passengers are
properly restrained. You and your passengers
should always wear seat ...
Operating the on-board computer
Overview
1 Multifunction display
2 To switch on the Voice Control System;
see the separate operating instructions
3 Right control panel
4 Left control panel
5 Back button
► To activate ...