● Always adapt your driving style to the traffic. ● Use the kickdown function or fast accelera- tion only if visibility, weather, road and traf- fic conditions permit, and other road users are not put at risk due to the acceleration and driving style. “Continuously depress” the brake pedal or fre- quently apply foot brake will cause the brakes to overheat. This can considerably reduce the braking effect, increase the braking distance and, in certain circumstances, cause the brake system to fail completely. WARNING Fig. 91 Releasing the selector lever lock manually Engine does not start The indicator lamp lights up green.
NOTICE ● If you stop the vehicle on an incline while a position is selected, do not attempt to stop it from rolling back by depressing the accelera- tor. This could cause the automatic gearbox to overheat or be damaged. Brake pedal was not depressed, e.g. when trying to engage another position with the selector lev- er. ● Never allow the vehicle to roll in selector lever position N , particularly if the engine is switch- ed off. This could cause damage to the auto- matic gearbox due to lack of lubrication. – To select a position, depress the brake pedal → page 91. – Refer to the parking brake as well → page 123. Lock button prevents you from driving off The indicator lamp flashes green.
NOTICE ● Never let the brakes “rub” by applying light pressure to the brake when it is not necessary to brake. The lock button in the selector lever is not en- gaged. – Press the lock button to engage the selector lever lock. Selector lever lock prevents you from driving off The indicator lamp flashes green. An information text is additionally displayed. Troubleshooting In rare cases, the selector lever lock may not en- gage in vehicles with an automatic gearbox. The drive is then deactivated to prevent the vehi- cle from accidentally pulling away. – Depress the foot brake and then release it again. Releasing the selector lever lock manually If the power fails in the vehicle, e.g.
due to a flat 12-volt vehicle battery, and the vehicle has to be pushed or towed, the selector lever lock must be released manually. Seek expert assistance. Fig. 90 Removing the cover of the gearshift gate 182.5C1.TRO.74 The manual release mechanism is located under the cover of the gearshift gate. Driving 107