27-9010

Function ranges

A.

Selector lever positions

4-speed transmission

5-speed transmission

"P"

Parking interlock and start position

"R"

Reverse gear

The output shaft is blocked by a parking

Selector lever position "R" is blocked when

interlock ratchet. The car cannot roll away. The

travelling forward at speeds in excess of 10 km/

parking interlock is blocked at speeds above 10

h. It must only be engaged when the car is

km/h. It must only be engaged when the car is

stationary.

stationary. The engine can be started.
On cars fitted with parking shift lock, the selector

"N"

Neutral and start position

lever is locked when the ignition key is

No power is transmitted from the engine to the

withdrawn and the service brake is not applied.

rear axle. When the brakes are released, the car

The ignition key can only be withdrawn when the

is free to move (pushing, towing and tow-

selector lever is in position "P".

starting). Selector lever position "N" must not be
engaged when travelling. The engine can be
started.

Strona 1/5

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"D"

Direct (normal driving)

"3"

Hill climbing

All forward speeds are available. Optimal driving

Upshifts are only possible up to 3rd gear.

performance in all normal driving situations.

Correct position on long moderate inclines and
descents. The braking effect of the engine can

"4"

(5-speed transmission only)

be utilized in 3rd gear.

Upshifts are only possible up to 4th gear.
Correct position for performance-oriented driving.

"2"

Load

Upshifts are only possible up to 2nd gear.
Correct position for driving over steep mountain
passes, when towing a trailer in mountainous
regions and when driving in aggravated
operating conditions.

Mode selector switch

B Braking position

Mode selector switch positions

"B"

Braking position

"S" Standard mode

Upshifts are only possible to 2nd gear. Correct
position for extreme descents and long

"E" Economy mode

mountainous passes, particularly when towing a

Comfortable motoring with minimal gear

trailer. The transmission shifts into 1st gear if

shifts

speed is below approx. 40 km/h. This gear is

See also mode selector switch (27-9290).

maintained up to approx. 60 km/h. The braking
effect of the engine is utilized in 1st and 2nd
gear.

B.

Shift operations

Strona 2/5

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Forward gears are engaged automatically,

Do not exceed the maximum speed in the

depending on the speed of the car and position

individual selector lever positions.

of the accelerator pedal.

Refer to the markings on the speedometer.

Accelerator pedal position:

Selector lever position 2

up to marking "II"

light throttle:

transmission shifts up early

Selector lever position 3

up to marking "III"

sharp throttle:

transmission shifts up late

Shift down only (braking shift) once the speed of

Downshifts in the kickdown position are only

the car is not higher than the maximum

possible in the particular speed range. The shift

permissible speed in the desired selector lever

points of the individual car models and

position. Overrevving damages the engine. Avoid

transmission versions differ. Refer to the

performing a selector lever downshift (braking

technical literature for shift point data.

shift) on smooth roads (e.g. from "D" to "3" to
"2").

Shift diagram without mode selector switch (example)

Strona 3/5

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Selector lever position "D" (4-speed transmission)

Selector lever position "3"

Selector lever position "2"

Idle throttle

Full throttle

Kickdown

Shift diagram with "S/E" mode selector switch

Strona 4/5

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S

E

Full throttle

Idle throttle

Kickdown

Strona 5/5

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