Automatic transmission (AT), selector lever positions - GF27.10-P-0001-05GAS
Transmission 722.6 in model 215, 220 as of 20.08.01 up to 31.08.02
The selector lever can be moved into 6 different positions. The driver can select 2 different transmission modes using the transmission mode switch (S16/5).
The selector lever positions have the following meanings:
P Park pawl and starting position
R Reverse gear
N Neutral and starting position
(No power transmission takes place. The vehicle is freely movable.)
D All 5 forwards gears are available
+ Touch: Shift up one shift range.
Press and hold down: Change from the current shift range direct to "D"
- Touch: Shift down one shift range.
The selected gear is only actuated at the permitted speed.
Press and hold down: The transmission is shifted into a gear from which the vehicle can be easily accelerated or decelerated (shift range displayed in instrument cluster (A1)).
If the shift range is limited, the transmission shifts up gears when the engine speed is close to the engine breakaway speed.
Transmission mode switch (S16/5)
Standard program "S":
- Starting off in 1st gear for all driving situations.
Winter program "W":
- Starting off always in 2nd gear (except in 1st gear shift range).
- The maximum speed is not utilized in any one gear.
If kickdown is actuated the gears are shifted up and down as for standard program "S".