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Shifting with shift paddles (vehicles with Sports package) X To shift up: pull shift paddle ;. The automatic transmission shifts up to the next gear. To prevent engine damage the automatic transmission shifts up automatically: R if the maximum engine speed on the cur- rently engaged gear is reached and R you continue to accelerate. X To shift down: pull shift paddle :. The automatic transmission shifts down to the next gear. Downshifting occurs automatically while coasting. If the engine exceeds the maximum engine speed when shifting down, the automatic transmission protects against engine dam- age by not shifting down. Shift recommendation The gearshift recommendations assist you in adopting an economical driving style. X Shift one gear up or down according to gearshift recommendation : when shown in the multifunction display of the instru- ment cluster. Further information on the transmission dis- play ( Y page 111). Kickdown If you want maximum acceleration, you can also change the kickdown to be manually switched on: X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point. The automatic transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed. X Shift back up once the desired speed is reached. i If you apply full throttle, the automatic transmission shifts up to the next gear when the maximum engine speed is reached. This prevents the engine from overrevving. 96 Automatic transmission >> Driving and parking. |