Mercedes-Benz AMG G 2021 Series, Supplement Manual

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If gearshift recommendation message 1 is
shown on the multifunction display, shift to
the recommended gear.
% 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.
% 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:
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The combustion engine is disconnected from
the drivetrain and the vehicle continues to
roll.
R
The J symbol appears in the multifunc‐
tion display.
Glide mode is activated if the following condi‐
tions are met:
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The ECO start/stop function is switched on.
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Drive program = is selected with the
drive setting "Moderate".
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The speed is within a suitable range.
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The road's course is suitable, e.g. no steep
uphill or downhill inclines or tight curves.
R
You are no longer depressing the accelerator
or brake pedal.
Glide mode is deactivated again if one of the
conditions is no longer met.
Driving and driving safety systems
Functions of ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Pro‐
gram)
&
WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP ® is
malfunctioning
If ESP
®
is malfunctioning, ESP
®
cannot carry
out vehicle stabilization. In addition, other
driving safety systems are switched off.
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Drive on carefully.
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Have ESP
®
checked at a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop.
You can select between the following modes of
ESP
®
:
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ESP
®
ON
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ESP
®
SPORT
14 Driving and parking