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CVT Adaptation




CVT adaptation
For adaptation of the CVT transmission, the following steps must be carried out as instructed; if necessary step I can also be carried out individually.

I. Clutch adaptation
Press the brake pedal in the following steps.
1. Start the cold engine. At increased idle speed, shift to N for 10 s, then shift to D for 10 s.
XP is indicated in the P position in the display.
2. Repeat the following ten times: Shift to N for 3 s, then shift to D for 3 s.
XP is indicated in the P position in the display.
3. Repeat the following ten times: Shift to N for 3 s, then shift to R for 3 s.
XP is indicated in the P position in the display.

II. Step-up ratio adaptation
1. Accelerate the vehicle to a speed > 80 km/h.
Release the accelerator pedal and allow the vehicle to coast.
The transmission adapts itself for 4500, 4000, ..., 1500 and 1400 rpm. P is indicated in the P position in the display.
2. The engine has now reached operating temperature.
The idle speed is 800 rpm.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 of clutch adaptation.
3. Turn ignition lock to position 0.

Important: Wait for at least 10 mins. before possible disconnection from the battery and/or DME engine control module.