Mercedes-Benz AMG GL, Supplement Manual

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To permanently shi the gears manually in
drive program = using the steering wheel
paddle shi ers, select the M M (Manual) setting
for the transmission.
Shi ing Shi ing up and do up and down wn
* NO NOTE TE Damage to the engine due to shi -
ing up too late
The automatic transmission does not shi up
in manual mode even when the engine's limit-
ing speed is reached.
The fuel supply is interrupted in order to pre-
vent the engine from overrevving.
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Shi up before the engine speed reaches
the red area in the tachometer.
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TToo shi shi up: up: Pull steering wheel paddle shi er
2 .
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TToo shi shi do down: wn: Pull steering wheel paddle
shi er 1 .
If the engine speed is too high or too low, you
cannot change gear using the steering wheel pad-
dle shi ers. In this case, segments 1 light up
red.
FFunction of t unction of the glide mode (Mer he glide mode (Mercedes- cedes-AMG v AMG vehi- ehi-
cles) cles)
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 o . All of
the vehicle functions remain active.
R
The J symbol appears in the instrument
display.
Glide mode is activated if the following conditions
are met:
R
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 curves.
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