Automatic transmission (AT), selector lever positions - GF27.10-P-0001-05NT

Transmission 722.9 in model 211, 219, except code (428) Steering wheel shift buttons

Model 463.303/340/341

Fig 1: Identifying Automatic Transmission Selector Lever Positions

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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 lock and start position.

R Reverse gear.

N Neutral and start position (power transmission does not take place, the vehicle is freely moveable).

D Drive mode, all 7 forward gears are available.

+Touch: Upshift by one shift range each time.

Press and hold down: Change from the current shift range direct to "D"

- Touch: Shift down one shift range.

The selected gear is only engaged at the permitted rotational speed.

Press and hold down: The transmission is shifted into a gear from which the vehicle can be easily accelerated or decelerated.

With a finite shift range, upshifting takes place close to the engine limit speed.

Transmission mode switch (S16/5)

Sport program "S":

Starting off in 1st gear for all driving situations.

Comfort program "C":

Starting off always in 2nd gear (except 1st gear shift range).
The gears are not driven to maximum revs.

If kickdown is actuated the gears are shifted up and down as for the sport program "S".