Transmission positions

Park position Do not shift the transmission into position P() unless the vehicle is stationary. The parking lock should not be used as a brake when parking. In addition to engaging the parking ...

Driving tips

Kickdown Use kickdown for maximum acceleration. ► Vehicles for USA: fully depress the accelerator pedal. The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed. ► ...

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Uniform tire quality grading
DOT (Department Of Transportation) Quality Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found where applicable ...

Removing a wheel
► Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt completely. ► Screw alignment bolt 1 into the thread instead of the wheel bolt. ► Unscrew the remaining wheel bolts fully. Do not place wh ...

Transmission Messages
MANUAL SHIFT This message displays when the automatic transmission is in manual mode. See Manual Mode   for more information. TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice: Do not drive the vehicl ...