The car is equipped with an automatic transmission equipped with a system «Steptronic». This automatic transmission differs from conventional automatic transmissions by the presence of a manual gearshift mode, as well as a self-tuning control system (AGS), which selects the shift program depending on the driving style, driving conditions, weather conditions (winter program) and road conditions.
If you move the selector from the position «D» left, line «M/S», then the automatic transmission will switch to a sports gearshift program, as on formula cars «F1». Lightly press the selector in the direction «+» or «- «, cause manual gear shifting. In order to return to automatic mode, it is necessary to move the selector to the right, to the position «D».
Attention! In the event of a malfunction, the automatic transmission automatically switches to work in emergency mode, the indicator lights up («ABOUT») and the message appears on the display of the self-diagnosis system «Transmiss’n Overheat» («Transmission overheating») or «Trans.Fallsafe Prog.» («Emergency transmission control program»).
A malfunction can be both in the control electronics and in the box itself. At the same time, the possibility of transferring the selector to any of the positions remains, however, when the forward gear is turned on, the car will only move in 4th or 5th gear. You must immediately contact the service station.
Control selector position
Gear Select Control Lever (pic. 1.54) has the following provisions.
P, R, N, D and M/S.
- P - parking position;
- R - reverse gear;
- N - neutral position;
- O - automatic mode;
- M / S - manual mode and sports program.
Each of the above positions of the automatic transmission selector has a luminous power indicator on the instrument panel display, depending on the configuration of the instrument panel.
Changing the position of the automatic transmission control selector
The engine can only be started when the automatic transmission control selector is in position «R» or «N». Before switching on forward gears, you must press the brake pedal, because. the car will start moving even at idle speed of the engine, so the intensity of wear of the brake pads is higher in a car with an automatic transmission than with a manual transmission.
Attention! When the vehicle is parked with the engine running, the gear selector must be in the «R» or «N», and the parking brake is applied.
The gear selector on the front has a lock button for the positions «R» And «R» (arrow, see fig. 1.54).
The lock is released by pressing this button. After moving the lever to the forward or reverse position, wait until the gear is engaged. feel a slight push, and only after that you can remove your foot from the brake pedal and press the gas pedal.
If the control selector is erroneously moved to the position «N» when driving at high engine speeds, immediately release the gas Wait until the speed drops to the idle speed value and only then engage the required gear.
To move the selector lever out of positions «R» And «N» while the car is stationary, you must press the brake pedal, because. it is locked by the Shiftlock system.
Downshift device («kick-down»)
Mode «Kick-Down» («Kick Down») serves to engage a lower gear when the gas pedal is fully pressed, when passing through the full throttle position, to the stop. In this case, the point of increased resistance must be passed. This mode provides maximum vehicle acceleration when downshifting. When you press the gas pedal to the stop, depending on the speed and engine speed, a sequential shift to a lower gear occurs. When the car is stopped for a short time, it is enough to stop the car with the brake pedal, the engine must be idling. To park the car on a flat area, it is enough to set the control selector to the position «R», thereby blocking the transmission. On a sloping road, first apply the handbrake and then lock the transmission, thereby the transmission locking mechanism receives less load and is easier to release.
Attention! On vehicles equipped with automatic transmission, it is not possible to start the engine by towing.