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STARTING AND DRIVING
Hill Start Assist
Braking assist after a collision
Transmission
The function for assisting when starting the
vehicle on inclines (HSA4) helps prevent the
vehicle from rolling backward when starting
on an uphill gradient. When backing up a hill,
HSA helps prevent the vehicle from rolling
forward.
The function retains pressure from the brake
pedal in the brake system for several seconds
after the brake pedal has been released.
In a collision in which the activation level is
reached for the pyrotechnic seat belt tension-
ers or airbags, or if a collision with a large ani-
mal is detected, the vehicle's brakes will be
automatically activated. This function is
intended to help prevent or reduce the effects
of any subsequent collision.
After a serious collision, it may no longer be
possible to control and steer the vehicle. In
order to avoid or mitigate a possible further
collision with a vehicle or an object in the vehi-
cle's path, the brake assist system is activated
automatically to help stop the vehicle safely.
The transmission is part of the vehicle's drive-
line (power transmission) between the engine
and the drive wheels. The function of the
transmission is to change gears depending
on speed and power needs.
The vehicle has an 8-speed automatic trans-
mission. The number of gears allows the
engine's torque and power band to be effec-
tively utilized. Two of the gears are overdrive
gears that save fuel when driving at a constant
engine speed. Manual shifting is also possible.
The instrument panel shows the gear currently
in use.
This temporary braking effect is released after
a few seconds or when the driver begins driv-
ing.
Hill Start Assist is available even when the
Auto-hold brake function is switched off.
If braking is not appropriate, e.g. if there is a
risk of being hit by passing traffic, the driver
can override the system by depressing the
accelerator pedal.
Related information
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Related information
Auto-hold brakes (p. 393)
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This function assumes that the brake system
is intact after a collision.
Brakes (p. 387)
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Related information
Rear Collision Warning* (p. 330)
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BLIS* (p. 331)
Brake functions (p. 387)
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Hill Start Assist
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Automatic transmission
Symbols in the instrument panel
If a problem should occur with the transmis-
sion, a symbol and a message will appear in
the instrument panel.
In vehicles with an automatic transmission,
the system selects the gear so that driving
will be as energy-efficient as possible. The
transmission also has a manual mode.
The transmission is available in different ver-
sions. The gear selector indicates which trans-
mission the vehicle has. The various gear
selectors have different functions.
Symbol Meaning
Information and messages rela-
ted to the transmission. Follow
the recommendations provided.
Hot or overheated transmission.
Follow the recommendations
provided.
Overview of small gear selector and gear shift pat-
tern in the instrument panel
The instrument panel shows which gear is cur-
rently in use:
Reduced performance/Accel-
eration performance reduced
P, R, N, D or M. For vehicles with the small
gear selector, P position is electric and the
gear shift pattern is instead R, N, D or M.
In the event of a temporary fault
in the driveline, the vehicle may
go into a "limp home" mode with
reduced power output to help
avoid damage to the driveline.
For manual shifting, the gear indicator in the
instrument panel displays the gear currently
being used.
Overview of large gear selector and gear shift pattern
in the instrument panel
Related information
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Check the operating temperature of the
transmission to help avoid damage to any
of the drive system components. If there is
a risk of overheating, a warning symbol will
appear in the instrument panel and a text
message will be displayed. Follow the rec-
ommendations given.
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Shiftlock (p. 401)
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The kickdown function (p. 402)
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To move to another gear from Park, the brake
pedal must be depressed and the ignition in
mode II. For vehicles with the small gear
selector, the engine must be running.
Gear selector positions for
automatic transmissions
With an automatic transmission, a suitable
gear is selected automatically according to
current speed and power requirements.
When parking – apply the parking brake
before shifting to Park.
Selecting gears
The gear selector is a shift-by-wire selector,
where shifting is done electronically instead of
mechanically. This makes shifting easier and
the gear positions more distinct.
WARNING
Always apply the parking brake when park-
ing on an incline. Selecting a gear or put-
ting the automatic transmission in P may
not be sufficient to keep the vehicle sta-
tionary in all situations.
Small gear selector and gear selector positions over-
view.
For the small gear selector, change gear posi-
tion by pushing the spring-loaded gear selec-
tor forward or rearward, or to the side for
manual shifting.
The gear selector must be in position P in
order to lock the vehicle and set the alarm.
Gear selector positions
Park - P
For the small gear selector, Park is activated
using the P button next to the gear selector.
For the large gear selector, Park is activated
by moving the gear selector to position P.
Large gear selector and gear selector positions over-
view.
For the large gear selector, change gear selec-
tor position by pressing the gear selector for-
ward or rearward, or to the left for manual
shifting.
In P mode, the transmission is mechanically
locked.
Select P when the vehicle is parked or when
starting the engine. The vehicle must be sta-
tionary when Park is selected.
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small gear selector, the engine must be run-
ning.
rent gear will be displayed in the instrument
panel.
For vehicles with the small gear selector, the
system will shift to P automatically
D drive mode
Push the gear selector forward toward +
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D is the normal driving gear position. The
transmission shifts up or down automatically
depending on acceleration and speed.
(plus) and release to shift up one gear.
if the ignition is switched off while D or R
is selected.
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Pull the gear selector backward toward –
(minus) and release to shift down one
gear.
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if the driver unbuckles the seat belt and
opens the driver's door while the vehicle is
running with the gear selector in a gear
other than P.
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The vehicle must be stationary when the gear
selector is moved from R to D.
Push the gear selector to the side to the
end position at D to return to D mode.
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Manual shifting mode - M
To park a vehicle with an unbuckled seat belt
and open door – end P mode by shifting to R
or D again.
The system will not automatically shift to P if
the ignition is switched off while the gear
selector is in the neutral position (N). This is to
make it possible to wash the vehicle in an
automatic car wash in which the vehicle is
pulled forward on rolling wheels.
Reverse - R
Select R when backing up. The vehicle must
be stationary when Reverse is selected.
Overview of gear shift pattern in the instrument
panel for large gear selector.
Overview of gear shift pattern in the instrument
panel for small gear selector.
Neutral - N
Manual shifting mode can be selected at any
time during a drive. Engine braking will occur
when the accelerator pedal is released.
Manual shifting mode can be selected at any
time during a drive. Engine braking will occur
when the accelerator pedal is released.
No gear is selected and the engine can be
started. Apply the parking brake if the vehicle
is stationary with the gear selector in N.
Select manual shifting mode by moving the
gear selector sideways from D to ±. The cur-
Select manual shifting mode by moving the
gear selector rearward from the D position.
To move the gear selector from N to another
gear, the brake pedal must be depressed and
the ignition in mode II. For vehicles with the
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Does not apply to vehicles with the large gear selector.
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The currently selected gear will be displayed in
the instrument panel.
Using the steering wheel paddles*
to shift
The steering wheel paddles are a supplement
to the gear selector and make it possible to
shift manually without removing your hands
from the steering wheel.
Push the gear selector to the right toward
"+" (plus) and release to shift up one gear.
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Push the gear selector to the left toward
"–" (minus) and release to shift down one
gear.
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Push the gear selector rearward to return
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to D mode.
For smooth shifting and engine performance,
the transmission will shift down automatically
if the vehicle's speed becomes too low for the
selected gear.
Instrument panel when shifting gears using steering
wheel paddles, large gear selector.
Related information
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Shiftlock (p. 401)
"-": Shift down one gear.
"+": Shift up one gear.
The kickdown function (p. 402)
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Activating the steering wheel paddles
In order to shift gears using the paddles, they
must first be activated:
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Pull one of the paddles toward the steer-
ing wheel.
Instrument panel when shifting gears using steering
wheel paddles, small gear selector.
> A number in the instrument panel indi-
cates the current gear being used.
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|| In shift mode M, the paddles are automatically
In gear position M, the paddles will not acti-
vate automatically.
Change
To shift one gear:
activated.
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Pull one of the paddles toward the steer-
ing wheel and then release.
Related information
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As long as the engine speed (rpm) is within
the permissible range for the selected gear, a
gear shift will take place each time a paddle is
pulled. After each gear shift, a number indicat-
ing the current gear will be displayed in the
instrument panel.
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Turning off Start/Stop
Manual deactivation in gear D and M
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Deactivate the paddles by pulling the right
paddle (+) toward the steering wheel and
holding it until the number of the current
gear is no longer displayed in the instru-
ment panel.
Instrument panel when the paddles are activated for
shifting in manual mode, large gear selector.
> The transmission will return to gear
selector position D.
On vehicles with the large gear selector, the
function can only be switched off in gear
selector position D.
Automatic deactivation
In gear position D, the steering wheel paddles
are deactivated after a short period of time if
they are not used. The number of the current
gear will no longer be displayed in the instru-
ment panel. If engine braking is currently
being used, the paddles will remain active
until engine braking stops.
Instrument panel when the paddles are activated for
shifting in manual mode, small gear selector.
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