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Function Of Manual Drive Mode Selection (Except Code (128a) Steering Wheel Shift Buttons) (As Of 4/24/04): Notes

With the selector lever and the transmission mode switch (S16/5) on the floor shift it is possible to adapt the automatic gearshift sequence t suit specific operating conditions. See Fig 1.

The shift range can in fact be changed in the forward gears while driving, however the electronic transmission control (ETC) prevents a shift at an unacceptably high engine speed.

In position "C" (comfort program) of the transmission mode switch (S16/5) a lower overall ratio and therefore a lower output torque is available when driving backwards and forwards. This allows the vehicle to move off more gently. In addition, the gears are not driven to maximum revs.

  1. Location/Task/Design/Function Of Floor Shift

    See CENTER SHIFTER CONSOLE, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION (AS OF 4/24/04) .
  2. Location/Task/Design/Function Of Shift Detent

    See LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION OF SHIFT DETENT (AS OF 4/24/04) .
  3. R/P Lock, Location/Task/Design/Function

    See R/P LOCK, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION .
  4. ETC Control Unit, Location/Task

    See ETC CONTROL UNIT, LOCATION/TASK (AS OF 4/24/04) .
  5. Electronic Selector Lever Module Control Unit, Location/Task/Design

    See ELECTRONIC SELECTOR LEVER MODULE CONTROL UNIT, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN (AS OF 4/24/04 EXCEPT CODE (428A) STEERING WHEEL SHIFT BUTTONS) .
Fig 1: Function Of Manual Drive Mode Selection (Except Code (128a) Steering Wheel Shift Buttons) (As Of 4/24/04)
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