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STARTING AND DRIVING
* Option/accessory.
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Paddles*
As a supplement to manual gear changing with
the gear selector there are also controls located
on the steering wheel, so-called "paddles".
To be able to change gear with the steering
wheel paddles they must first be activated. This is
by means of pulling one of the paddles toward
the steering wheel - the combined instrument
panel then changes indication from "D" to a fig-
ure, which indicates the current gear.
To then change gear one step:
•Pull one of the paddles backwards - towards
the steering wheel - and release.
Both steering wheel "paddles".
"-": Selects the next lower gear.
"+": Selects the next higher gear.
A gear change occurs at each pull of the paddle
provided that the engine speed does not leave
the permitted range.
After each gear change the combined instrument
panel changes figure to show the current gear.
NOTE
Automatic deactivation
If the steering wheel paddles are not used
then they are deactivated after a short time -
this is indicated when the combined instru-
ment panel switches indication, from the fig-
ure for the current gear back to "D".
The exception is during engine braking - then
the paddles are activated as long as engine
braking is in progress.
Manual deactivation
The steering wheel paddle shifters can also
be deactivated manually:
•Pull both paddles toward the steering
wheel and hold until the combined instru-
ment panel changes character from the
figure for the current gear to "D".
The paddles can also be used with the gear
selector in Sport mode* - then the paddles are
constantly activated without being deactivated.
Geartronic - Sport mode (S)
The Sport programme provides sportier
characteristics and allows higher
engine speed for the gears. At the
same time it responds more quickly to
acceleration. During active driving, the use of a
lower gear is prioritised, leading to a delayed
upshift.
To activate Sport mode:
•Move the gear selector to the side from D
position to the end position at "+S–" - the
combined instrument panel changes indica-
tion from D to S.
Sport mode can be selected at any time while
driving.
Geartronic - Winter mode
It can be easier to pull away on slippery roads if
3rd gear is engaged manually.
1. Depress the brake pedal and move the gear
selector from D position to the end position
at "+/–" - the combined instrument panel
shifts the indication from D to the figure 14.
2. Scroll up to gear 3 by pushing the lever for-
ward towards "+" (plus) twice - the combined
instrument panel shifts the indication from 1
to 3.
3. Release the brake and accelerate carefully.
4If the car has Sport mode* then "S" is shown first.
