The AT mode selector lever is located at the bottom of the center console, between the front seats. AT is controlled by an electronic control unit. Adaptive transmission control system included as standard (ATC), which precisely determines the driving style and road conditions, and on the basis of this selects a specific AT control program, ensuring maximum transmission efficiency.
In the event of a malfunction of the AT control system or the AT itself, a corresponding message is displayed on the text display in the instrument cluster («TRANS. FAILSAFE PROG»). In this case, you should stop, move the selector lever to the position «P», apply the parking brake and turn off the engine. Wait a few seconds and start the engine again. If the indicator goes out after a few seconds, this will mean that the AT has restored its operating parameters. Otherwise, you can continue driving, but the AT will work with restrictions in 3rd and 4th gears - avoid heavy loads on the engine and contact a service station to repair the AT as soon as possible.
Provisions are available for all types of AT «P», «R», «N» And «D» selector lever. On AT with system «Steptronic» additional positions available «M/S», «+» And «–», and on AT without a system «Steptronic» – provisions «4», «3» And «2». In addition, on AT without a system «Steptronic» programs available «A» (adaptive/economical), «M» (manual) And «S» (sports) AT control.
AT has a function «Kick-down» – reduction of transfer at completely squeezed out pedal of gas if AT works in the mode «D». This function is used to ensure maximum acceleration, for example when overtaking. After that, an upshift occurs, unless the accelerator pedal is released before the maximum speed is reached.
When downshifting on a slippery road, there is a risk of skidding.
Selector lever lock
On the front of the handle of the AT mode selector lever there is a button for unlocking accidental switching of AT modes. Press the button to move the selector lever to the positions «P» And «R», as well as when switching the withdrawal of the lever from the position «P». In addition, to move the lever from the position «P» in driving position, press the brake pedal.
AT operating modes
«P» (parking) In this position, the AT is locked and the rear wheels cannot rotate. Before moving the selector lever to this position, stop the car completely and press the lock release button; when parking on a slope, apply the parking brake first.
Moving the selector lever to position «P» when the car is moving, it will cause the wheels to block and the car to lose controllability, and also lead to damage to the vehicle. Don't take advantage of the position «P» instead of the parking brake, they must be used together.
«R» (Reversing) This position of the AT selector lever is used to engage reverse gear.
To avoid damage to the AT, before engaging the reverse gear, make sure that the car is completely stopped. After turning on the mode «R» wait for the transmission to engage (you can feel it in the engine).
«N» (neutral position) The wheels and transmission are not blocked, the car can be moved freely.
«D» (Movement) The normal position of the selector lever when the vehicle is moving. AT switches between all forward gears, based on the optimal ratio of power and fuel economy.
«4» And «S» (Fourth gear and sports program) This position is recommended to get the most out of the vehicle.
«2» And «3» (2nd and 3rd gears) AT shifts only between gears 1 to 2 or 1 to 3, respectively. This is used to get more traction when driving uphill, for engine braking when driving downhill, and also to prevent frequent shifting from 2 to 3 or from 3 to 4 transmission. Selecting this position also helps reduce wheel slip on slippery roads.
«A» Adaptive program, is automatically selected each time the engine is started. With the forward driving positions selected, the ATC system automatically determines the optimum gear.
«M» Manual program, designed to move in one gear (for example, on the 4th if the program «M» selected in mode «D»). AT remains in the selected gear both during the movement and at the beginning of the movement. For example, when driving uphill with the selected position «2» AT does not make unnecessary upshifts.
«M/S», «+», «-» Manual mode and sports program. When moving the selector lever from the position «D» into position «M/S» (to the left) the sport mode is activated, as indicated by the indicator «S» in the instrument cluster. When moving the selector lever forward or backward (to the position «+» or «-») AT goes into manual mode and the indicator of the currently selected gear turns on in the instrument cluster (M1 to M5).