Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Drive Programs: Notes
The shift points for the "E" (Economy) and "S" (Sports) program as well as for kick-down are stored in the form of characteristic curves in the control unit. Selection can be made with the program switch between these programs and manual shifting. The program switch is designed as a push button connected with respect to ground. On the US version, 2 programs are selected via push button (A/M). Assignment of the gears to the selector lever position in the manual drive program:
- Position: D, 3, 2, 1
- Gear: 3, 3, 2, 1
- Characteristic curves in position "D" based on consumption and comfort.
- Characteristic curves in position "3" and "2" based on performance.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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