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To shift up: pull steering wheel gearshift
paddle
2
.
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To shift down: pull steering wheel gearshift
paddle
1
.
If the engine speed is too high or too low, you
cannot change gear using the steering wheel
gearshift paddles. In this case, segments
1
light up red.
Gearshift recommendation
The gearshift recommendation assists you in
adopting an economical driving style.
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If gearshift recommendation message
1
appears on the multifunction display, shift to
the recommended gear.
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Gearshift recommendation is active only if
you have activated manual gearshifting with
the button on the center console.
Using kickdown
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Maximum acceleration: depress the accel‐
erator pedal beyond the pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts up to the next
gear when the maximum engine speed is
reached to protect the engine from overrevving.
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If you have activated manual gearshifting
with the button in the center console, the
transmission does not react to the kick‐
down.
Glide mode function
With an anticipatory driving style, glide mode
helps you to reduce fuel consumption.
Glide mode is characterized by the following:
R
The combustion engine is switched off. All of
the vehicle functions remain active.
R
The
J
symbol will appear on the multi‐
function display.
Glide mode is activated if the following condi‐
tions are met:
R
The ECO start/stop function is switched on.
R
Drive program
=
is selected with the
drive setting "Moderate" or "Reduced".
R
The speed is within a suitable range.
R
The road's course is suitable, e.g. no steep
uphill or downhill inclines or tight bends.
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