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II
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E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E M
G E N E R A L
Starting the vehicle
Apply the brake pedal. The lever
should be in position
N
. Switch-
ing on the ignition will in any
case return you to position
N
(neutral).
Check the gear engaged on the
instrument panel.
As required, select
1
gear or
reverse gear (the engine must
be at idle).
Release the handbrake.
Lift your foot from the brake
pedal and accelerate.
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Using the Electronic Gearbox System
Neutral
While the vehicle is moving, do not select this position, even momen-
tarily.
Reverse gear
Engaging reverse gear R:
Only the lever permits you to engage reverse gear.
Only place the lever in position
R
if the vehicle is stationary, foot on
the brake.
Automatic mode
Manual forward drive
Selector position for manual gear changing:
Push the lever to change up a gear.
Pull the lever to change down a gear.
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The engine can only be started, and reverse gear can only be
engaged, if the brake pedal is pressed.
The foot-on-brake warning lamp fl ashes on the display for
approx. 5 seconds to indicate the necessity to press the brake
pedal in order to start the vehicle or engage reverse gear.
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