Telligent ® gearshift 169 R stopping the vehicle If the Telligent ® gearshift malfunctions, it is possible to continue driving in backup drive mode ( Y page 120). Do not let the engine speed drop below the minimum engine speed of 720 rpm. R changing gear 1 8 1st to 8th gear N Neutral position R1 R6 1st to 6th reverse gear Possible displays: Cruise control lever Multifunction lever Overview The cruise control lever has equal status with the multifunction lever and can be used alter- nately. This enables simplified equipment operation using the control lever, for exam- ple, since the right hand is not needed for drive functions. Driving mode : To select the direction of travel:
h Drive for driving forward ( Y page 171) i Neutral ( Y page 173) k Reverse ( Y page 173) ; q Gear preselection upshifting ( Y page 171) = ± Gear preselection downshifting ( Y page 171) : Gear preselection downshift ; Direction of travel preselection forward = Gear preselection upshift ? Direction of travel preselection reverse Gear indicator Gear preselection X Pull away with gear preselection ( Y page 171). X To downshift: briefly push the cruise con- trol lever away : from the steering wheel. The transmission control shifts down one gear. The preselected gear flashes in the on- board computer display. The gear prese- : Direction of travel and/or selected gear Z